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Abstract

This patent document discusses, among other things, assemblies and methods for retaining a plurality of surgical instruments. In one example, a retaining assembly includes a floating seat having a seat first side and a seat second side. One or both of the seat first or second sides include at least one recessed portion to receive an instrument. In another example, a first clamp member is positioned adjacent the seat first side and a floating second clamp member is positioned adjacent the seat second side. An actuator engaged with an actuator receiving lumen is disposed adjacent the seat second side. Movement of the actuator in a first direction advances the first clamp member, the floating seat, and the floating second clamp member toward one another. In varying examples, the floating second clamp member comprises a rocker configured to pivot in three-dimensions, while the floating seat is configured to pivot in two-dimensions.

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First Claim