Multiple implement operation and coordination using single actuator for medical devices

A method of independently controlling at least two implements via a single user action, comprising the steps of:

• providing a medical device including a handle having a first pair of slots and a second pair of slots, an actuator positioned in the handle for movement between a first position and a second, wherein the actuator includes a first groove and a second groove, a first implement connected to a first barrel that extends between and is positioned in the first pair of slots of the handle and is captured in the first groove of the actuator, and a second implement connected to a second barrel that extends between and is positioned in the second pair of slots of the handle and captured in the second groove of the actuator;
• moving a button coupled to the actuator to move the actuator between the first position and the second position so that the first groove drives the first barrel to move within the first pair of slots and the second groove to move within the second pair of slots, wherein movement of the first barrel drives movement of the first implement and movement of the second barrel drives movement of the second implement.