Guidewire/inflation tube locking apparatus and method of use

摘要

A locking apparatus for use with a catheter which includes a catheter body, first and second slidable components which are slidable with respect to the catheter body, and a hub disposed at the proximal end of the catheter body, and a method of using the locking apparatus. The locking apparatus includes a locking device engageable with the hub for locking the first slidable component in a fixed position relative to the hub, and an extension member that is integral with the hub and engageable with the locking device for locking the second slidable component in a fixed position relative to the hub.