Patent ID: 8858537
Filing Date: 2014-10-14
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A guide device for guiding a medical instrument relative to a patient, the guide device being usable with a first plate and a second plate, wherein the first plate has a plurality of apertures, wherein the second plate and the first plate are adjustable to secure a portion of the patient, wherein the guide device is configured to be coupled with a selected one of the apertures of the first plate, the guide device comprising: a. a body defined by a plurality of surfaces, wherein the body comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the body is comprised of a body material having a first durometer; b. at least one passageway, wherein the at least one passageway extends from the proximal portion through the body and to the distal portion, wherein the at least one passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of the medical instrument, wherein the at least one passageway is comprised of a passageway material having a second durometer, and wherein the second durometer is different from the first durometer; and c. a pair of hinged members coupled to the body, each hinged member associated with at least one surface of the body, wherein the pair of hinged members are operably configured to interface with a surface of the first plate defining the selected one of the at least one apertures, and wherein each hinged member comprises an angled member outwardly angled with respect to the at least one surface of the body in a naturally biased position, wherein the angled member is connected to the at least one surface of the body, and wherein the angled member extends proximally past the proximal portion of the body.