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Modified electrosurgical adapters.

P J Weber·R G Weber
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BACKGROUND: Allegedly because of concerns over worker safety in removing spent needles from the Bernsco adapter a new, modified Luer-lok adapter has been introduced by the manufacturer. However, the new adapter frequently holds needles too loosely. OBJECTIVE: To introduce a modification of the original adapter design. METHODS: The end to be inserted into the needle hub was hollowed and trisected to allow flexibility of the phalanges. A small hole is drilled in the distal shaft to allow the placement of a spiral wire, allowing a snug fit even in older, well used electrosurgical handles. CONCLUSION: The modified electrosurgical adapter may facilitate needle removal and increase surety of fit with most electrosurgical handles.

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P J Weber, R G Weber. 1992. Modified electrosurgical adapters.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1992.tb02772.x

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