Apparatus for brachytherapy that uses a scanning probe for treatment of malignant tissue
US8758256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention includes a probe for imaging tissue within a body cavity. The probe includes a housing which has a first substantially narrow elongate distal portion insertable into a body cavity, and a second elongate portion proximal of the first elongate portion. The narrow distal portion houses a transducer which is longitudinally translatable and rotatable relative thereto. The second elongate portion houses a platform assembly and a movable member. The platform assembly includes a transmission system and a frame, both of which are coupled to the transducer by at least one connector such that rotational movement of the platform assembly within the second elongate portion effectuates rotation of the transducer within the first elongate portion, and translational movement of the moveable member within the second elongate portion effectuates translational movement of the transducer within the first elongate portion. The probe is used with a needle assembly and delivery system.
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