US Patent 8021365 Surgical device having interchangeable components and methods of use

A surgical device, kit, and/or method for interchanging components of the surgical device can include a handle, a docking assembly, a shaft assembly, a coupler assembly, and a surgical implement. The handle can have a lever pivotably connected to the handle, and the docking assembly secured to the handle. The docking assembly can include a docking rod operably attached to the lever and axially slidable within the docking assembly. The shaft assembly can include a shaft rod axially slidable within a detachable shaft and removably attachable to the docking rod. The coupler assembly can be adapted to releasably secure the shaft assembly to the docking assembly. The surgical implement can be attached to a distal end of the shaft rod operable with the lever. The shaft assembly and surgical implement may be interchanged on the handle with other shaft assemblies and surgical implements.