SYSTEM FOR RELEASABLY ATTACHING A DISPOSABLE DEVICE TO A DURABLE DEVICE

摘要

A system for releasably attaching a steerable disposable multi-linked dev ice to a durable device may include a disposable portion and a durable porti on. The disposable portion may include a connecting member connected to the disposable portion and the durable portion and a steerable multi-linked devi ce. The steerable multi-linked device may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links, a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links, and a cable which passes through the first link and inte rmediate links and extends beyond a first end of the first link. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The dur able portion may include an axial member which defines an opening therethrou gh and a feeder mechanism.