Selectively loadable/sealable bioresorbable carrier assembly...

Details Selectively loadable/sealable bioresorbable carrier assembly... Selectively loadable/sealable bioresorbable carrier assembly...

2008-04-01

2008-04-01

Gilbert, Samuel G. (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Radioactive substance applied to body for therapy

Reexamination Certificate

active

10853575

ABSTRACT:
A selectively loadable/sealable bioresorbable carrier assembly for retaining and positioning elements used in brachytherapy procedures comprises a bioresorbable tube having a closed distal end and a proximal open end. The bioresorbable tube is loaded with a selectable arrangement of elements, including at least one radioactive seed, through the proximal open end. After the bioresorbable tube is selectably loaded, the bioresorbable tube is heat sealed at a sealing position adjacent a proximalmost element. Once sealed, the bioresorbable tube maintains the arrangement of elements throughout the treatment duration.

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Amersham Health, Rapid Strand,Instructions for the use of RAPID Strand for Interstitial Brachytherapy Treatments, May 2003, pp. 1-12.

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