초록

A probe is provided for adjustable use in the right or left hand of a user. It includes a valve barrel that can be rotated with respect to the probe's body so that the relative position of a valve port can be adjusted according to the preference of the user.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hand-held surgical device for controlled flow into or out from a surgical patient, wherein said device is adapted for adjustment for use in a right or left hand, said device comprising:a body defining a flow passageway;a valve connected to said body adapted to control f

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hand-held surgical device for controlled flow into or out from a surgical patient, wherein said device is adapted for adjustment for use in a right or left hand, said device comprising:a body defining a flow passageway;a valve connected to said body adapted to control flow into or suction out of said flow passageway defined by said body, said valve comprising a barrel positioned for flow communication with said flow passageway defined by said body and a port defined by said barrel and positioned for flow into or out from said valve;wherein said barrel is mounted to said body for rotation about an axis of said barrel, and wherein said rotation of said barrel changes the orientation of said port with respect to said body to permit adjustment of said orientation on the fly during surgical use of said device.