A retrieval device is provided for retrieving stones, calculi and otherobjects from a body. The device may comprise a body (17), a slide assembly(161) slidably attached to the body, an articulator (13) rotatably attached tothe body and in communication with the slide assembly, and wires (11a, lib)attached to the articulator and distally to a basket (B), such that moving theslide assembly can retract and extend the basket longitudinally whileoperating the articulator moves it transversely.