Radioactive member and method of making
US6905455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2021 |
Classification
- 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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