Patent ID: 7214228
Filing Date: 2007-05-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A tunnel port apparatus comprising: a guideneedle assembly having a guarded hollow core guideneedle, the hollow core guideneedle including a solid core obturator needle; a blunt-tip port cannula overlying said guideneedle assembly; a tapered blunt obturator rod within said port cannula and overlying said guideneedle assembly; and a support frame including an elongated member portion having proximal and distal ends and from which support members extend in the same direction therefrom supporting said guideneedle assembly and port cannula; wherein the guideneedle assembly extends outward at an original position relative to the port cannula and obturator rod to create a tunnel for insertion of the port cannula, the port cannula and obturator rod extending to a position overlying the guideneedle assembly during insertion of the port cannula.