Targetable biopsy needle set and method of using same

A method of collecting a biopsy sample from a patient using a biopsy needle set, the biopsy needle set including:

• an introducer cannula having an elongate tubular body defining a lumen extending from an open proximal end to an open distal end, wherein the introducer cannula also includes a lateral opening through a distal segment of the elongate tubular body that is in fluid communication with the lumen;
• and a biopsy needle configured to be telescopically received within the lumen of the introducer cannula and including a preformed curve, wherein the preformed curve causes a distal tip of the biopsy needle to point in a direction that is offset from a longitudinal direction of the introducer cannula, the method comprising the steps of:
• percutaneously advancing the introducer cannula to a target site within the patient;
• inserting the biopsy needle through the lumen of the introducer cannula;
• orienting the preformed curve of the biopsy needle relative to the introducer cannula such that the distal tip of the biopsy needle points toward the lateral opening of the introducer cannula;
• and
• advancing the distal tip of the biopsy needle through the lateral opening of the introducer cannula.