- 专利标题: Methods and apparatus for loading radioactive seeds into brachytherapy needles
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申请号: US09998610申请日: 2001-11-29
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公开(公告)号: US06638206B2公开(公告)日: 2003-10-28
- 发明人: Thomas C Green , Michael J Horzewski , Jason Klofstad
- 申请人: Thomas C Green , Michael J Horzewski , Jason Klofstad
- 主分类号: A61M3600
- IPC分类号: A61M3600
摘要:
Methods and apparatus are provided for loading therapeutic materials into brachytherapy needles. The apparatus comprises a loading tube with a lumen and two transverse slots, and radioactive seed and spacer cartridges slidably received within the transverse slots. The apparatus may be used in conjunction with a standard brachytherapy plunger and needle coupled to, respectively, the proximal and distal ends of the loading tube. The plunger dislodges seeds and spacers from the cartridge chambers to load the needle with a predetermined packing arrangement.