A medical system is disclosed that includes a cannula, an introducer
stylet removably disposed within the cannula and a target confirmation
device selectively insertable within the cannula. In an embodiment of the
invention, the introducer stylet is configured for insertion into a
patient's body. The outer cannula is sized to fit over the introducer
stylet and is positionable at least partially within the patient's body
after insertion and removal of the introducer stylet. The target
confirmation device is insertable into the outer cannula after removal of
the introducer stylet and is configured to confirm the position of the
outer cannula relative to the target site. A medical procedure using the
medical system of the present invention is also disclosed.