Patent ID: 7837627
Filing Date: 2010-11-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A needle guiding apparatus for use with a medical imaging transceiver, the needle guiding apparatus comprising: an elongated generally tubular-shaped sheath having a closed bottom end and an opening at an opposing top end, an interior surface and an exterior surface; said sheath not having a medical imaging transceiver disposed therein; an angular support member, attached to the exterior surface on an intermediate portion of said sheath at a location on said sheath between said top end and said bottom end; a needle guide coupled with said angular support member, said needle guide configured to guide a needle; said angular support member configured and positioned to assist in at least indirectly orienting the needle guide into an angular orientation with respect to said medical imaging transceiver when said medical imaging transceiver is later disposed within said sheath; an adhesive on an interior surface of said sheath; a temporary adhesive cover disposed over said adhesive; and means for removal of the temporary adhesive cover.