Medical retrieval systems and related methods

1. An endoscopic apparatus, comprising:

a handle comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion extends at an angle from the first portion, wherein the handle comprises:

a passage defined by the first portion; and

an actuator operably coupled to the first portion;

an insertion device coupled to and extending distally of the first portion of the handle, wherein the insertion device includes a central longitudinal axis collinear with a central longitudinal axis of the first portion; and

a medical device extending through the passage and at least partially received within a lumen of the insertion device;

wherein the manipulation of the actuator is configured to deflect a distal portion of the insertion device.

2. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the angle is between about 35° and about 55°.

3. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the passage is defined along an outer surface of the first portion.

4. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the passage is configured to receive the medical device therein along an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the insertion device.

5. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the insertion device is between about 0° and about 45°.

6. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the passage is configured to rotatably receive the medical device therein.

7. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is configured for at least two-way deflection of the distal portion of the insertion device.

8. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the passage is configured to receive the medical device therein via a snap-fit connection.

9. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the passage extends through an inner central portion of the first portion of the handle.

10. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising:

an opening extending through the first portion of the handle, the opening being in communication with the passage.

11. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 10 , further comprising:

a slot extending proximally from a proximal end of the opening and configured to receive an actuation mechanism of the medical device therein.

12. An endoscopic apparatus, comprising:

a handle comprising a handle housing, the handle housing defining a central base portion, a first extension, and a second extension, the first extension and the second extension extending from opposite sides of the base portion and configured to be grasped by opposite hands of a user, wherein the handle comprises:

a passage positioned adjacent to one of the first extension or the second extension; and

an actuator positioned adjacent to another of the first extension or the second extension;

an insertion device coupled to and extending distally of the one of the first extension or the second extension of the handle; and

a medical device rotatably received within the passage and a lumen of the insertion device;

wherein manipulation of the actuator is configured to deflect a distal portion of the insertion device.

13. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the actuator is configured for at least two-way deflection of the distal portion of the insertion device.

14. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the passage is configured to receive the medical device therein via a snap-fit connection.

15. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the handle comprises a two-part construction in which a first part and a second part are coupled via at least one fastener.

16. The endoscopic apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the medical device comprises a retrieval basket or a laser fiber.

17. The endoscopic device of claim 12 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the actuator is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the insertion device.

18. A method, comprising:

delivering an endoscopic insertion device into an anatomical opening, the insertion device having a deflectable distal portion and a proximal handle, the proximal handle including;

a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion extends at an angle from the first portion,

a passage configured to receive a medical device therethrough defined by the first portion, and

an actuator operably coupled to the first portion;

manipulating the deflectable distal portion via the actuator;

advancing a medical device through a lumen of the insertion device to a location distal of the distal portion of the insertion device; and

transitioning the medical device between a radially retracted state and a radially expanded state relative to a longitudinal axis of the medical device.

19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the medical device comprises a basket including a plurality of legs, and the method further includes:

capturing an object within the plurality of legs of the basket.

20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the passage is configured to rotatably receive the medical device therein.