After-loader for positioning implants for needle delivery in brachytherapy and other radiation therapy
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Aug 2, 2011
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Nov 15, 2007
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Nov 3, 2006
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May 9, 2006
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In one embodiment an after-loader for providing an implant to a hollow needle, the after-loader comprising a body having a distal end including a bevel for receiving a hub of a seed lock needle, and a bore therethrough for receiving a hub of a MICK® needle; a proximal end having a funnel shaped opening; a shield adapted to be provided over the body; and wherein the distal end further includes a taper along a portion of a distance from the distal end to the proximal end for providing a friction fit to a shield. This abstract is not intended to be a complete description of the invention.
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