title: Modified electrosurgical adapters.
abstract: 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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The modified electrosurgical adapter may facilitate needle removal and increase surety of fit with most electrosurgical handles.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Weber
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009339:Needles