Methods and apparatus for brachytherapy treatment of prostate disease
US6558309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for brachytherapy treatment of prostate disease for use in conjunction with needles containing a plurality of radioactive seeds. The apparatus comprises a housing and plunger assembly operable by a single clinician. The plunger is coupled to the housing, so that when the apparatus is actuated the needle is retracted against the plunger and the plurality of radioactive seeds is ejected.
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