Radiotherapy seeds and applicators
US12138474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21G4/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A casing holding one or more brachytherapy seeds for implanting in a patient, which in turn carry atoms of a radioactive element for radiotherapy treatment is filled with a viscous liquid in a manner preventing radiation from the one or more brachytherapy seeds from exiting the casing. The casing may include a metallic or non-metallic elongated tube configured for insertion into tissue or a vial for delivering a seed to a physician for insertion into a needle.
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