Method and apparatus for loading radioactive seeds into brachytherapy needles
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    Method and apparatus for loading radioactive seeds into brachytherapy needles 失效
    将放射性种子装入近距离放射治疗针的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06358195B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-19

    申请号:US09522248

    申请日:2000-03-09

    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.

    摘要翻译: 提供了将治疗材料装入近距离放射治疗针的方法和装置。 该装置包括具有内腔和两个横向槽的加载管,以及可滑动地容纳在横向狭槽内的放射性种子和间隔盒。 该装置可以与标准近距离放射治疗柱塞和针头一起使用,所述针头和针分别联接到装载管的近端和远端。 柱塞从盒室移除种子和间隔物,以预定的包装装置装载针头。