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Tunneling device

  • US 20050215994A1
  • Filed: 08/19/2004
  • Published: 09/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A tunneling device for creating a path for a catheter or graft, comprising:

  • a substantially rigid rod;

    an energy emitting part at a distal end of the rod;

    an energy source connected to the energy emitting part; and

    a control section for activating the energy source to transmit energy to the energy emitting part, so as to cause the energy emitting part to emit cutting and/or cauterizing energy;

    wherein the substantially rigid rod is adapted to be guided through body tissue while the energy source is active so as to facilitate movement and control of the guided rod.

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