Radio guided seed localization of imaged lesions
US8114006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed. A kit is also provided by the present invention for use in removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed. Other embodiments of the invention include: a disposable needle preloaded with radioactive seed(s); and radioactive seeds comprising hooks to ensure proper localization of the seed(s) in the patient.
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