162 devices · GMDN 46801
A subcutaneous tunneller is a manual surgical tool used to create a path beneath the skin for the placement of medical devices like catheters or shunts. By forming a tunnel between two small incisions, these instruments allow clinicians to safely position tubing or leads within the subcutaneous tissue.
These instruments are designed for single-use only and are provided in various configurations, such as luminal sheaths or non-luminal pulling devices. They are specifically intended for superficial tissue work and are not designed for deep tissue procedures or the placement of cardiac pacing leads.
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