Patent ID: 6612990
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An improved needle guide apparatus for use with a medical imaging transceiver assembly, of the type having a predetermined shape, a vertical axis and further of the type which produces an image field, the needle guide apparatus comprising:a strap which is configured for coupling around a medical imaging transceiver assembly; said strap being conformable to a predetermined shape; a biopsy needle guide coupled to and receiving support from said strap; said biopsy needle guide being coupled with said medical imaging transceiver by said strap, such that said strap and said needle guide, in series, completely encircle a portion of said medical imaging transceiver; and said biopsy needle guide further comprising a structure which is configured to receive therein a biopsy needle and further configured to limit, in at least one dimension, movement of the biopsy needle extending through said biopsy needle guide.