An apparatus including a first end configured to connect to a control of an endoscope object removal tool； a second end having a connector configured to removably connect to a handle of an endoscope； and a spine connecting the first end to the second end. The spine comprises a plurality of serially interconnected members which are rotatable relative to each other. Connections of the members to one another comprise friction locks. The friction locks are configured to be temporarily unlocked by overcoming friction forces at the friction locks such that the spine is semi-flexible.
