Patent ID: 8162847
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
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 defined by a plurality of intersecting walls, 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 having a generally proximal side, a generally distal side, and a first generally lateral side extending between the generally proximal side and the generally distal side; b. at least one passageway, wherein the at least one passageway extends from the generally proximal side of the body to the generally distal side of the body, wherein the at least one passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of the medical instrument; and c. a first projection extending outwardly from the body, wherein the first projection is resiliently biased to extend outwardly, wherein the first projection is operable to be deflected inwardly through contact with a first wall defining the selected one of the apertures in the first plate to securably and removably fit the guide device within the first plate.