Angle indexer for medical devices

   
   

Ablation device for creating a lesion within tissue includes an angle indexing apparatus. The angle indexing apparatus includes an index-key and an indexer. The index-key is secured to the ablation device. The indexer is secured in a position relative to which the index-key can move. The index-key is adapted to mate with the indexer in a plurality of positions, thereby allowing operation of the ablation device in a plurality of orientations.

 
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