Implant comprising radioactive seeds
US8454489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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39Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an implant comprising at least two sheets of a biocompatible material, and at least one radioactive seed disposed between said sheets of material. The disclosure also relates to a method for treating a patient, comprising fixing to the tissue of the patient at least one implant comprising at least two sheets of a biocompatible material, and at least one radioactive seed disposed between said sheets of material.
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