Tunneler with an expandable attachment mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9381036
APP PUB NO 20060135949A1
SERIAL NO

11021769

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A tissue tunneler including an expandable attachment mechanism for securing a catheter. In one variation, the tissue tunneler comprises an elongate tunneler with a protrusion extending from the proximal end of the tunneler. An expansion mechanism is provided on the protrusion for insertion into the catheter. An oversleeve slidably disposed over the elongated tunneler may be provided to engage the expansion mechanism and trap the catheter between the oversleeve and the expansion mechanism. In another variation, the expansion mechanism may comprise of an expandable O-ring configured to engage an inner surface within a catheter.

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C R BARD INC730 CENTRAL AVENUE MURRAY HILL NJ 07974

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barron, William R Riverton, US 54 2059
Rome, Guy West Valley, US 19 1433

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