Patent ID: 6899174

Claim:
An instrument insert for a tool of the type comprising an inner member extending within an outer member, the inner member and the outer member being capable of an amount of relative longitudinal movement, the instrument insert comprising: (a) a first insert portion adapted to be connected with one of the inner member and the outer member, the first insert portion comprising a first instrument component of an instrument; (b) a second insert portion adapted to be connected with the other of the inner member and the outer member, the second insert portion comprising a second instrument component of the instrument; and (c) a coupling mechanism for connecting the first insert portion with the second insert portion and for maintaining the first insert portion and the second insert portion in a fixed relative longitudinal position; wherein the instrument insert is adapted for mounting within the tool at a radial position between the inner member and the outer member such that the instrument insert is capable of longitudinal movement relative to at least one of the inner member and the outer member.