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Grooved brachytherapy sources

  • US 20030153804A1
  • Filed: 02/10/2003
  • Published: 08/14/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A radioactive source suitable for use in brachytherapy, which comprises a radioisotope within a sealed biocompatible container, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the container comprises a series of grooves which have:

  • (i) a depth of 5 to 100 micrometers, (ii) a width of 200 to 500 micrometers, (iii) a spacing of 300 to 700 micrometers.

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