Devices, systems, and methods for subcutaneously placing an article
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Jun 22, 2004
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Jul 3, 2003
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Dec 4, 2001
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Dec 4, 2001
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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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