Patent ID: 8277442

Claim:
A disposable tip apparatus for a reusable laser surgical device, the tip apparatus comprising in combination: a) a first end having a longitudinal axis and adapted to releasably fit on the distal end of the surgical device; b) a second end tapering to a discharge tip; c) optical fiber means for delivery of light energy axially positioned within the tip apparatus from within the first end and extending beyond the discharge tip; d) means for releasably locking the first end to the surgical device, and connecting the first end, second end, and optical fiber means; and e) means for aligning the optical fiber means within the tip apparatus with the surgical device for surgical laser treatment, wherein the means for aligning comprises a sleeve on the tip first end that includes a plurality of spaced apart longitudinally extending internal ribs adapted to fit corresponding slits on the distal end of the surgical device.