Surgery – Radioactive substance applied to body for therapy – Radioactive substance placed within body
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Radioactive substance applied to body for therapy
Radioactive substance placed within body
Reexamination Certificate
active
07862496
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.
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Chi Sing Eduardo
Cole Mark A.
Hermann George D.
Lebovic Gail S.
Nguyen Than
Cianna Medical, Inc.
English William A.
Gilbert Samuel G
Vista IP Law Group LLP
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