Prior to inserting {HEAD ~ the connector} 10 into {TAIL ~ the open end} of the tube 14, a reinforcing agent 16, non homogenuously formed with the connector, is placed between each of the barbs 12 of the connector 10, as well as between the first end 22 of the connector 10 and the barb 12 closest to it 
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Prior to inserting { HEAD ~ the connector } 10 into { TAIL ~ the open end } of the tube 14 , a reinforcing agent 16 , non homogenuously formed with the connector , is placed between each of the barbs 12 of the connector 10 , as well as between the first end 22 of the connector 10 and the barb 12 closest to it
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