Patent ID: 6406470
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: A61B,A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
A threaded quick disconnect adapter for connecting surgical probes to a valve device, said adapter comprising:an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on said first end of said adapter body for engaging a probe fitting of the valve device; a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for engaging a probe base on one of said probes, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion includes a thread providing less than about Â¼ turn to fully engage with said probe base; and a sealing portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body, said sealing portion including at least one annular sealing member raised above a surface of said second end of said adapter body for sealing against said probe base of said probe, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion is located between said sealing portion and said valve engaging portion.