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Method and apparatus for mounting a sheath onto the distal end of a surgical shaft instrument

  • US 9,974,623 B2
  • Filed: 07/28/2011
  • Issued: 05/22/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for mounting a sheath onto a distal end of a surgical shaft instrument, the apparatus comprising:

  • a base body;

    at least two spreading elements each having a proximal end and a distal end for fastening a sheath on the base body, the proximal ends of the at least two spreading elements being mounted to the base body such that the at least two spreading elements extend from the proximal ends into the base body, the at least two spreading elements being actuatable to radially widen at least a proximal end of the sheath; and

    an insertion opening formed in the base body between the proximal ends of the at least two spreading elements, the insertion opening providing an entry point to receive a distal end of a surgical shaft instrument and direct the distal end of the surgical shaft instrument into the widened proximal end of the sheath;

    the spreading elements being configured for transferring the sheath from the base body onto the distal end of the surgical shaft instrument.

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