Patent ID: 11872364
Assignee: nan
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 15:
16. An adapter configured to connect with a grasping instrument and a fluid-delivery device, the adapter comprising:
a proximal portion having a grasping handle and a collar positioned about at least a portion of the grasping handle such that a pair of openings are formed between the grasping handle and the collar, wherein said grasping handle is configured to be grasped by the grasping instrument which has a pair of jaws, and wherein each of said openings of the pair of openings is configured to receive and encircle a jaw of the pair of jaws of the grasping instrument to further stabilize and secure the adapter to the grasping instrument;
a distal portion distal to the proximal portion, wherein the distal portion comprises a chamber having a first dimension configured to couple to a proximal end of the fluid-delivery device, wherein the first dimension is larger than a second dimension of the proximal end of the fluid-delivery device in order for the proximal end of the fluid-delivery device to fit inside the chamber; and
an adjustment mechanism disposed between the proximal portion and the distal portion to permit the distal portion to move relative to the proximal portion, wherein the adjustment mechanism is at least one of a hinge or one or more malleable support structures.