Wire guide holder with wire guide deflector

摘要

A wire guide holder having a wire guide deflector. The wire guide holder is provided with a securing portion and a deflecting portion. The securing portion is provided with protrusions and/or grooves for securing a distal portion of a wire guide against longitudinal movement. The deflecting portion is configured to direct the proximal end of a wire guide into an unobtrusive position. A frictional element may be provided to prevent the wire guide from inadvertently sliding or falling out of the deflecting portion. The wire guide holder may be attached to a medical scope or a bite block. The wire guide holder may also be provided with a seal.