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Implant comprising radioactive seeds

US8454489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2007
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 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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