Patent ID: 8162848

Claim:
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 frame defining 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 at least one surface, wherein the at least one surface comprises a generally proximal portion of the body and a generally distal portion of the body; b. at least one passageway, wherein the at least one passageway extends from the generally proximal portion through the body and to the generally distal portion, wherein the at least one passageway is configured to receive at least a portion of the medical instrument; and c. a lock operatively configured to engage the first plate, wherein the lock is further operatively configured to selectively and removably secure the guide device within the selected one of the apertures of the first plate.