Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Cartridge for use with brachytherapy applicator
- Patent Title (中): 用于近距离放射治疗仪的药筒
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Application No.: US12357329Application Date: 2009-01-21
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Publication No.: US08192345B2Publication Date: 2012-06-05
- Inventor: Gary A. Lamoureux , James Matons , Warren W. Johnston , Matthew Bouffard , Warren Rice
- Applicant: Gary A. Lamoureux , James Matons , Warren W. Johnston , Matthew Bouffard , Warren Rice
- Applicant Address: GB Farnham, Surrey
- Assignee: Biocompatibles, UK
- Current Assignee: Biocompatibles, UK
- Current Assignee Address: GB Farnham, Surrey
- Agency: Fliesler Meyer LLP
- Main IPC: A61M36/00
- IPC: A61M36/00
Abstract:
In an embodiment, a brachytherapy device includes a cartridge adapted for use with a brachytherapy applicator. A plurality of therapeutic members are stacked parallel to one another within the cartridge. Each therapeutic member includes a radioactive seed that is at least partially encapsulated by a polymeric material. Additionally, each therapeutic member can include at least one protrusion on an outer surface of the encapsulating polymeric material to reduce a tendency for the therapeutic member to migrate and rotate within a patient's body after the therapeutic member is implanted.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090124846A1 ANCHOR SEED CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH BRACHYTHERAPY APPLICATOR Public/Granted day:2009-05-14
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