Multipurpose Handle Assembly for Use with Varied Medical Instruments

Abstract

A handle assembly for a medical instrument, such as an otoscope, and the full assembly of the medical instrument. The handle assembly has a primary housing with a first end and an opposite open second end. The primary housing defines a central cavity. A standardized connector is formed at the first end. A detachable housing extension is attached to the opposite end. The housing extension defines an internal compartment that is accessible when detached. An otoscope head is provided that is sized to fit within the internal compartment. The otoscope head has a base, a neck, and a speculum support. The speculum support has a large open end, an opposite small open end, and a funnel shaped peripheral wall that extends there between. A slot is formed in the peripheral wall to enable secondary instruments to be manipulated within the speculum support.

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