Device for locking a protective endoscopic electrode sleeve

摘要

A locking device for a protective sleeve of an endoscopic electrode assembly having a connector for connecting the electrode assembly to a control handle, wherein the locking device comprises a post extending longitudinally from the connector and surrounding the elongated electrode, and a sleeve grip connected to the proximal end of the protective sleeve, surrounding the post. The sleeve grip has an unlocked position wherein the sleeve grip is movable longitudinally with respect to the post and a locked position wherein the sleeve grip is restricted from moving longitudinally with respect to the post.