Template-assembly for effecting radiation treatment in an animal body
US7425194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1012
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A template-assembly for effecting radiation treatment within an animal body by implanting one or more hollow needles at a desired location within the animal body includes a template frame being mountable to a stepping device of a radiation treatment device. The template frame has a needle guiding component having a plurality of guiding apertures for guiding the one or more hollow implant needles towards the desired location within the animal body. The template-assembly has a needle fixation component for fixating one or more of the implanted needles relative to the animal body, wherein the needle fixation component can be sutured to the skin of the animal body.
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