Sterile radioactive seeds
US6692426B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Radioactive seeds, particularly 1-125 radioiodine seeds are sterilized by being subjected to dry heat at a temperature of at least 140° C., preferably 150-200° C. A container having loose sterile radioactive seeds therein is disclosed. The container is preferably of glass with a label and a removable heat-resistant silicone closure.
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