Patent · US Expired

Radioactive member and method of making

US6905455B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2001
Grant dateJun 14, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1023
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

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 treatment of, for example, prostate cancer.

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