Connector for a replaceable biopsy needle
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1. An assembly for connecting the proximal end of a medical device to a handle, comprising:
- a body rigidly attached to the proximal end of the medical device;
a handle having an aperture which is sized to receive the body;
means associated with the body and with the handle for snap-lock engaging the body and handle together and for selectively disengaging the body and handle; and
a lever extending from the snap-lock engaging means, the lever being manually movable to a position which permits disengagement of the body and the handle.
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Abstract
A connector assembly is disclosed for connecting the proximal end of a medical device to a handle without comprising the sterility of the working end of the medical device. The connector assembly comprises a body that is rigidly attached to the proximal end of the medical device. A lever is attached to the body, and is resiliently biased towards a first position which engages the handle. A lock tab projects from the lever in a direction away from the body and is shaped to be received in a lock slot within the handle.
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1. An assembly for connecting the proximal end of a medical device to a handle, comprising:
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a body rigidly attached to the proximal end of the medical device;
a handle having an aperture which is sized to receive the body;
means associated with the body and with the handle for snap-lock engaging the body and handle together and for selectively disengaging the body and handle; and
a lever extending from the snap-lock engaging means, the lever being manually movable to a position which permits disengagement of the body and the handle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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