Flexible clamping apparatus for medical devices

Details Flexible clamping apparatus for medical devices Flexible clamping apparatus for medical devices

2008-03-25

2009-06-16

Ramirez, Ramon O (Department: 3632)

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C248S229120, C248S229220

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07546993

ABSTRACT:
A clamping apparatus of the present invention is used in a medical environment to rotationally and releasably secure a device to a support member. The clamping apparatus includes a device clamp having first and second clamp elements and a connector interconnecting the clamp elements. The clamp elements define a first receptacle for receiving a support and a second receptacle for receiving a mounting structure. At least one clamping element defines a device catch in the second receptacle. The connector is selectively moveable between a first position in which relative rotation between the flexible shaft, device clamp and device is resisted, and a second position in which the device is permitted to rotate without releasing connection to the support. A method of supporting a medical device on a support to permit selective rotation of the medical device relative to a flexible shaft without loss of interconnection is also disclosed.

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