System for releasably attaching a disposable device to a durable device

A system for releasably attaching a steerable disposable multi-linked device to a durable device, the system comprising:

• a disposable portion;
• a durable portion;
• and
• a connecting member connecting the disposable portion and the durable portion, wherein the connecting member defines an opening extending from a first end of the connecting member toward a second end of the connecting member, wherein the opening tapers from the first end of the connecting member toward the second end of the connecting member,
• wherein, the disposable portion comprises:
• a steerable multi-linked device, comprising:
• a first multi-linked mechanism comprising:
• a first link comprising a flange, wherein the opening of the connecting member is configured to capture the flange,
• a plurality of intermediate links, wherein a first one of the intermediate links is movably coupled to the first link, and
• a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links;
• and
• a second multi-linked mechanism,
• wherein the second multi-linked mechanism is configured to surround at least a portion of the first multi-linked mechanism,
• wherein, the durable portion comprises:
• an axial member which defines an opening therethrough, and
• a feeder mechanism configured to advance, retract or advance and retract the second multi-linked mechanism relative to the feeder mechanism, and through the opening of the connecting member.