Blade assembly receptacle and method

Details Blade assembly receptacle and method Blade assembly receptacle and method

1995-09-12

1997-03-18

Buiz, Michael Powell

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

606167, 811211, A61B 1732

Patent

active

056118082

ABSTRACT:
A receptacle is provided for a removable and replaceable tool of a reusable device. The receptacle has a receptacle body shaped to accommodate a portion of the tool. A passageway is provided at one end of the receptacle body and a receiving member is provided at the other end of the receptacle body. The receiving member is mounted for reciprocal movement with respect to the receptacle body. An exterior end portion of the receiving member is positioned outside the receptacle body for manipulation of the receiving member. An internal end portion is positioned within the receptacle body and is shaped to engage a portion of the tool. Also provided is a method for removing a removable and replaceable tool from a reusable device.

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