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Process for the production of a radioactive aerosol

US7722856B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2006
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K51/1206
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for forming an inhalable isotope compound suitable for use in patient medical diagnosis, the method comprising the steps of: (a) electrolytic loading of a carbon crucible with the isotope; (b) sublimating any isotope carrier in the crucible; (c) ablating the isotope in a carbon crucible, forming an ablation aerosol; (d) directly delivering the aerosol for immediate use by a patient. The isotope can comprise technetium.

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