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Apparatus and method for dose administration in brachytherapy

US7041048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2002
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1011
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for administering a dose in brachytherapy procedures having a handheld housing containing a dose of radioactive seeds adapted for use in a brachytherapy treatment and a display for observing information about the dose and viewing the dose or components of the dose.

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