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Methods and systems of preparing preloaded needles for brachytherapy

A pre-loading and solution technology, applied in radiation therapy, X-ray/γ-ray/particle irradiation therapy, treatment, etc., can solve the problem of high cost, and achieve the effect of saving time and cost, and facilitating cost efficiency

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-09
MEDI PHYSICS IN
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[0022] Providing such a pre-loaded needle service usually involves several third-party companies at considerable cost in monetary value and time from order to delivery

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[0057] With reference to the accompanying drawings, figure 1 is a flowchart illustrating the method of the present invention. A first step 10 consists of the end user sending an order for the device and a needle loading protocol for the device. While the order is shown ideally being received from a computer source in an automated or web-based system, it is also contemplated that the method may include other known methods for transmitting and receiving orders.

[0058] In a next step 20, the order is sent to the order fulfillment department of the seed manufacturer for processing. The next step is to select sterile seeds 30, select spacers 40, select calibrated seeds 50, select loose seeds 60, select strands of seeds 70, and / or select pre-plugged needles (ideally provided with reclosable pouch) 80 in combination of steps selected.

[0059] In step 90, the manufacturer can select from stock or special order and receive the required seeds, spacers and pre-plugged needles as ne...

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Abstract

A system and a method are provided for use in brachytherapy for fast and efficient preloaded needle service without the need of third-party vendors, using sterile seeds, spacers, needles and automated sterile components loading device in an aseptic environment. The system and method may be used in the treatment of, for example, prostate cancer.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to radiation therapy. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for rapidly and aseptically preparing preloaded needles ready for brachytherapy. Background technique [0002] Brachytherapy is a generic term that includes medical treatments that involve placing a radioactive source near diseased tissue, and may involve temporarily or permanently implanting or inserting a radioactive source into a patient. Thus, the radioactive source is positioned close to the body region to be treated. This has the advantage that high doses of radiation can be delivered to the treatment site, while relatively low doses can be delivered to surrounding or intervening healthy tissue. [0003] Brachytherapy has been suggested for the treatment of a variety of diseases including arthritis and cancers such as breast, brain, liver and ovarian cancers and prostate cancer especially in men (see e.g. The Uro...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61N5/10
CPCA61N2005/101A61N2005/1009A61N5/1007
Inventor J·里德M·拉帕奇K·赫勒
Owner MEDI PHYSICS IN
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