This document is a publication of a new US patent application, US20260083950A1, filed on September 1, 2023. The application describes techniques and an apparatus for locating a target structure within a subject's body and guiding a needle with respect to that structure at a target angle. The apparatus includes a locator portion and a needle guide portion.

As this is a patent application, it does not impose direct regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on entities. However, it represents a new development in medical device technology that could lead to future patented products. Companies involved in the development or manufacturing of medical devices, particularly those related to surgical guidance or needle placement, should be aware of this application for potential intellectual property considerations and competitive landscape analysis.