Laser and accelerometer guided medical device

A method of performing a surgical procedure comprising:

• a. performing a CT scan on a patient;
• b. determining a surgical plan comprising a point of entry and a predetermined trajectory;
• c. displaying a first laser line from a CT scanner on the patient;
• d. utilizing a guided medical apparatus, comprising a housing comprising a display, an accelerometer, a laser displaying a second laser line, and an attached medical device;
• e. wherein the medical device is positioned along the predetermined trajectory by aligning the first laser line with the second laser line to orient the medical device along a first plane;
• wherein once aligned in the first plane, the accelerometer data is utilized to align the medical device along the predetermined trajectory;
• and
• f. advancing the medical device along the predetermined trajectory to perform the surgical procedure.

A positioning device for use with a medical device to assist a user in maintaining the medical device in a desired 3-dimensional orientation, comprising:

• an anchor for releasably attaching the medical device to the positioning device;
• a laser for generating an indication of orientation on a surface;
• an accelerometer for providing an indication of orientation relative to gravity in the axial and craniocaudal planes;
• and a display for providing an indication of said orientation to the user to inform the user to adjust a position of the device relative to the desired position;
• wherein said anchor comprises a clip and a rubber grommet having at least one opening suitable for insertion of a medical device, and wherein said clip secures around said rubber grommet, thereby securing the medical device to said positioning device.