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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2008
Filed:
May. 25, 2004
Daniel M. Elliott, Shorewood, MN (US);
George M. Hoedeman, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
John J. Berkey, St. Louis Park, MN (US);
Daniel M. Elliott, Shorewood, MN (US);
George M. Hoedeman, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
John J. Berkey, St. Louis Park, MN (US);
Core Oncology, Inc., Tampa, FL (US);
Abstract
A selectively loadable/sealable bioresorbable carrier assembly for retaining and positioning elements used in brachytherapy procedures comprises a bioresorbable tube having a closed distal end and a proximal open end. The bioresorbable tube is loaded with a selectable arrangement of elements, including at least one radioactive seed, through the proximal open end. After the bioresorbable tube is selectably loaded, the bioresorbable tube is heat sealed at a sealing position adjacent a proximalmost element. Once sealed, the bioresorbable tube maintains the arrangement of elements throughout the treatment duration.