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Methods and apparatus for loading radioactive seeds into brachytherapy needles

  • US 6,846,283 B2
  • Filed: 04/25/2002
  • Issued: 01/25/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Apparatus for loading therapeutic materials into a brachytherapy needle comprising:

  • a collection chamber having a distal end configured to communicate with a brachytherapy needle;

    a first cartridge comprising a plurality of seeds, the first cartridge disposed in communication with the collection chamber;

    a second cartridge comprising a plurality of spacers, the second cartridge disposed in communication with the collection chamber; and

    first and second loading chambers, each one of the first and second loading chambers having an end in communication with the collection chamber and a second end configured to receive seeds and spacers from the first and second loading cartridges, respectively.

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