Echogenic spacers and strands

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7878964
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11517642

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Echogenic strands and spacers are provided for use in brachytherapy. Methods of making the strands and spacers are also provided. An echogenic strand for use in brachytherapy and a method for making the strand includes an encapsulating material, a seed disposed within the encapsulating material, and a spacer disposed within the encapsulating material and arranged adjacent to the seed. The spacer has an axial length, an outer surface and an inner surface. A chamber is formed along the axial length, the chamber being defined by the inner surface. The chamber is adapted to improve ultrasound visibility relative to the spacer.

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THERAGENICS CORPORATION5203 BRISTOL INDUSTRIAL WAY BUFORD GA 30518

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Johnston, Warren W Thomaston, US 10 85
Lamoureux, Gary A Woodbury, US 50 1042

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