发明名称 |
BIO-ABSORBABLE BRACHYTHERAPY STRANDS |
摘要 |
<p>Provided herein are bio-absorbable strands for use in brachytherapy. In an embodiment, a plurality of discrete hollow bio-absorbable segments spaced apart from one another and encapsulated using a bio-absorbable material to form an elongated member configured to be implantable in patient tissue using a hollow needle. Each hollow bio-absorbable segment has a length, an outer periphery and an inner channel. Radioactive material is within at least a portion of the inner channel or coating at least a portion of the outer periphery of each hollow bio-absorbable segment. Contrast material is within at least a portion of the inner channel or coating at least a portion of the outer periphery of each hollow bio-absorbable segment.</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP2240243(A4) |
申请公布日期 |
2011.01.26 |
申请号 |
EP20090706237 |
申请日期 |
2009.01.29 |
申请人 |
BIOCOMPATIBLES UK LIMITED |
发明人 |
LAMOUREUX, GARY, A.;MATONS, JAMES |
分类号 |
A61N5/10 |
主分类号 |
A61N5/10 |
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