Patent ID: 8834455
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An attachment adapter for an elongate surgical tool, comprising: an attachment body for attaching the surgical tool to the attachment adapter; and a mounting seat with a mechanical coupling for fastening an add-on device to the attachment adapter, wherein the attachment body comprises: an elongate part adapted to receive a plurality of windings of an attachment line completely around said elongate part and the surgical tool, wherein said elongate part has a long axis; at least two legs adapted to fit in an astride position on an elongate part of the surgical tool; and line securing members at opposite ends of the long axis of said elongate part of the attachment body, each member having a jam slot dimensioned in relation to said attachment line so that said attachment line securely press fits within said jam slot, permitting said attachment line to be press fit into one jam slot, whereafter said attachment line is wound multiple times around the elongate part of the attachment body and the surgical tool, whereafter the remaining portion of said attachment line is press fit into the other jam slot, thereby locking the attachment body securely in alignment astride the elongate surgical tool.