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Ophthalmic brachytherapy device

  • US 6,443,881 B1
  • Filed: 06/06/2000
  • Issued: 09/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An ophthalmic brachytherapy device for treating a diseased area with radiation, said device comprising:

  • a handle, an applicator head comprising an applicator and a shield;

    said applicator coupled with said handle and adapted to receive a source of radiation, said applicator moveable between a first radiation shielded position and a second position wherein radiation is allowed to reach the diseased area;

    said applicator comprising a stem and a receptacle, said receptacle located opposite said handle and containing said source of radiation;

    the distal end of said applicator having a shape conforming to the shape of the eye globe;

    said shield slidably receiving said applicator to contain radiation while said applicator is being inserted and positioned;

    the distal end of said shield having a shape conforming to the shape of the eye globe;

    an actuator coupled with said applicator and movable between first and second positions corresponding to said first and second positions of said applicator; and

    , a light source disposed at the terminal end of said applicator head which illuminates only a targeted radiation zone.

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