Radioactive member and method of making
US8033981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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