A grasping apparatus for use with, an elevator (43) of an endoscope (11) having enhanced grasping features for grasping an elongate medical device (52 or 56) is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a body (113) comprising a grasping surface and an opening formed to receive the elevator. The opening of the body is configured to be disposed about the elevator of the endoscope. The grasping surface is configured to be disposed on the elevator for grasping of the elongate medical device.
