In a biopsy system having a biopsy needle guide secured to a needle guide
support bracket, a biopsy needle guide is provided that includes a body
having a periphery that defines an edge of the needle guide, the
periphery defining a top surface, a bottom surface and a pair of side
surfaces. A cradling aperture is positioned in the body and sized to
engage the needle guide support bracket. A channel is provided in
communication with the cradling aperture. The channel extends inwardly
from one of the side surfaces of the body toward the cradling aperture.
The needle guide of the present invention inhibits movement of the needle
guide relative to the support bracket during a biopsy procedure.