NEEDLE HOLDER

摘要

A needle holder for use in an image guided intervention procedure comprises a clip (3) for holding a needle (6) and a guide arrangement (2, 5) for supporting the clip (3) and directing the needle (6) at a desired angle relative to the patient's body; wherein the clip (3) includes a releasable connection such that the needle (6) can be disengaged from the guide arrangement (2), (5) by a lateral movement of the clip (3) and/or the guide arrangement (2, 5) relative to the longitudinal axis of the needle (6).