CPC A61B 90/03 (2016.02) [A61B 17/06 (2013.01); A61B 90/08 (2016.02); A61B 2090/034 (2016.02); A61B 2090/0811 (2016.02)] | 20 Claims |
13. An apparatus for reducing the likelihood of damage to a treatment device comprising:
a treatment tool advanceable from a treatment device handle; and
a limiting element configured to couple a proximal portion of the treatment tool with the treatment device handle, wherein a proximal end portion of the limiting element is connected to and contacts the proximal portion of the treatment tool and a distal end portion of the limiting element is connected to the treatment device handle, wherein the proximal end portion of the limiting element remains in contact with the proximal portion of the treatment tool to allow proximal movement of the proximal portion of the treatment tool with respect to the treatment device handle when a distal portion of the treatment tool experiences forces above a predetermined amount.
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