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Methods and apparatus for loading radioactive seeds into brachytherapy needles

  • US 7,101,333 B2
  • Filed: 10/23/2003
  • Issued: 09/05/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Apparatus for loading therapeutic materials into brachytherapy needles comprising:

  • a loading channel with proximal and distal ends, the loading channel configured to accept a column of radioactive seeds and spacers;

    a first cartridge comprising a plurality of seed chambers, the first cartridge disposed to slidably intersect the loading channel between the proximal and distal ends; and

    a second cartridge comprising a plurality of spacer chambers, the second cartridge disposed to slidably intersect the loading channel between the proximal and distal ends.

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