Devices, systems, and methods for subcutaneously placing an article
US6752827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for positioning an article, such as a graft or catheter, in a subcutaneous tunnel between skin and muscle tissue of a patient. The system comprises a tunneling tool, a pair of nested tubes coupleable to a trailing end of the tunnel tool, and a flexible article which can be slidably received within the pair of nested tubes. The nested tubes each have a leading end, a trailing end, and a longitudinal opening.
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