Beta radiotherapy emitting surgical device and methods of use thereof

• US 20020115902A1
• Filed: 02/22/2001
• Published: 08/22/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: TDH Partners Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Retinalabs, Inc. (Iridex Corporation)
• Inventors: Hallen, Paul, Dejuan, Eugene Jr.
• Granted Patent: US 6,875,165 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/3
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/1089 Electrons
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 5/1017 Treatment of the eye, e.g. for "macular degeneration"

Abstract

A surgical device for localized delivery of beta radiation in surgical procedures, particularly ophthalmic procedures. Preferred surgical devices include a cannula with a beta radiotherapy emitting material at the distal end of the cannula. The surgical device is particularly suitable for use in the treatment of treat Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

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