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A medical device is herein described for provision of a pressurized fluid through interchangeable probes. In the preferred embodiment of this medical device, the interchangeable probes are mounted to a handset having a quick disconnect/reconnect mount which not only permits rapid attachment and remo

A medical device is herein described for provision of a pressurized fluid through interchangeable probes. In the preferred embodiment of this medical device, the interchangeable probes are mounted to a handset having a quick disconnect/reconnect mount which not only permits rapid attachment and removal of such probes to the handset, but also the freedom of change in orientation of the probe relative to the handset to accommodate variable condition/requirements of an operative procedure and clinician preferences. In the preferred embodiment of this invention, quick disconnect/reconnect mount of this invention permits rotational movements of the probe tip while preserving sealing engagement thereof to the handset.

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A combination surgical valve and surgical probe, said combination comprising: a surgical probe including a probe shaft, said surgical probe further including an attachment member, said attachment member secured to said probe shaft; a surgical valve having an inlet and an outlet; said surgical valve

A combination surgical valve and surgical probe, said combination comprising: a surgical probe including a probe shaft, said surgical probe further including an attachment member, said attachment member secured to said probe shaft; a surgical valve having an inlet and an outlet; said surgical valve further including a first probe mount member operatively associated with said outlet of said surgical valve; said probe mount member and said attachment member operatively associated with one another, respectively, providing for rapid engagement or disengagement of said surgical probe to said surgical valve; engaging means including a groove defined by an inner surface portion of said attachment member and a corresponding collar disposed on an outer surface portion of said probe mount member, said groove and said collar operatively associated with each other to provide a frictional engagement between said attachment member and said probe mount member; and an o-ring assembly including a notch defined by an outer surface portion of said probe mount member and a second groove defined by an inner surface portion of said attachment member, said notch and second groove housing an o-ring, when said attachment member is removeably secured to said probe mount member said o-ring assembly providing a sealed and aligned relationship between said attachment member and said probe mount member.