Patent 8029528 was granted and assigned to Atricure, Inc. on October, 2011 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
An instrument guide and method for use. An elongate flexible body has a proximal end and a distal end. The elongate body has two portions, one or more resilient than the other. A distal pocket is positioned adjacent the distal end of the elongate flexible body. An anchor is provided to attach the guide to a surgical instrument.