Radioactive member and method of making

Details Radioactive member and method of making Radioactive member and method of making

2009-06-15

2011-10-11

Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Radioactive substance applied to body for therapy

Radioactive substance placed within body

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033981

ABSTRACT:
A radioactive member for use in brachytherapy comprising a molded elongate, bioabsorbable carrier material with spaced radioactive sources disposed therein, and methods for the manufacture thereof. The radioactive members may be used in the treatment of, for example, prostate cancer.

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