Radioactive seed with multiple markers and method for using same

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PATENT NO 6503186
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09280097

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A radioactive seed which discloses the orientation and the location of the seed when the seed is exposed to X-ray photography is provided. The seed contains multiple X-ray detectable markers which will disclose the orientation and the location of the seed when the seed is exposed to X-ray photography. The seed can also have a single marker which wraps around the external surface of the seed or wraps around a carrier body within the seed. The single marker will also disclose the orientation as well as the location of the seed.

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NORTH AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC INC20200 SUNBURST STREET CHATSWORTH CA 91311

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Cutrer, L Michael Chatsworth, CA 22 390

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