Radiation/drug delivery method and apparatus
US8944984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided herein a brachytherapy delivery system for the internal delivery and positioning of therapeutic agent, most particularly, a discrete radiation emitting particulate, within or in proximity to a vertebral or other bony tumor. The system comprises an elongated bone cannula having a proximal and a distal end, the distal end being suitable for disposition within bone. The bone cannula further comprises a bore disposed longitudinally therethrough suitable to axially and slidably receive an elongated and cannulated therapy delivery apparatus through which the therapeutic agent is delivered.
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