Multi-fluid delivery system

Abstract

A proximal connector of an endoscope shaft can be manually attached to and detached from a console, such that the connector and endoscope shaft can be provided as a single use device. An interface between the proximal connector and console can include a sliding plate moveable to operably make and break at least some of the connections between the console and endoscope shaft. A fluid reservoir may be separately connected to the proximal connector and hang from a mount on the interface.

1 . An interface between an endoscope shaft proximal end connector and a console, the console and proximal end connector having a first set of separate mating connectors that mate for control of the endoscope, said interface comprising:
 a member mounted on the console adjacent to the mating connector of the console, the member being moveable relative to the console between a first receiving position and a second operating position, the member being adapted to receive the proximal end connector of the endoscope shaft when in the first position, the mating connectors of the console and proximal end connector being in non-mating relationship when the plate member is in the first position after receiving the proximal end connector and being in mating relationship when the member is moved to the second position.   
   
   
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