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Radioactive member and method of making

US8033981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2009
Grant dateOct 11, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2029

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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 the treatment of, for example, prostate cancer.

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