Delivery applicator for radioactive staples for brachytherapy medical treatment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9763660
APP PUB NO 20160361056A1
SERIAL NO

14581071

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An instrument used for brachytherapy delivery in the treatment of cancer by radiation therapy including a handle having first and second handle actuators; an end effector; and an instrument shaft that connects the handle with the end effector. The end effector has first and second adjacent disposed staple cartridges that each retain a set of staples. The first mechanism is for holding standard staples in a first array, and dispensing the standard staples under control of the corresponding first handle actuator. The second mechanism is for holding radioactive source staples in a second array, and dispensing said radioactive source staples under control of the corresponding second handle actuator. The actuating device is removably attachable to an actuator arm on a proximal end. A staple applicator cartridge holder is attached to the actuator arm on a distal end. The staple applicator cartridge is mountable in the holder and having a plurality of slots for mounting of radioactive source staples therein. An anvil therein crimps the staples.

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  • POINTSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DiPetrillo, Thomas A Dover, US 15 833
Wazer, David E Ashland, US 15 833

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