Tunneling device
US9351739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1671
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tunneling device (10) for introduction into a body via a linearly extending guide (100) is formed as an elongated tunneling device (10) having an end portion (10E) bent to a predefined curvature. The elongated tunneling device (10) when confined in the linearly extending guide (100) is confined lengthwise in the guide (100). Upon movement of the tunneling device, advancing past the guide (100) into the body, the end portion (10E) of the tunneling device (10) returns to the predefined curvature without requiring any external physical resistance of load forces to initiate the bending.
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