AU2001264631A1 - Medical instrument - Google Patents

Medical instrument

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Publication number
AU2001264631A1
AU2001264631A1 AU2001264631A AU6463101A AU2001264631A1 AU 2001264631 A1 AU2001264631 A1 AU 2001264631A1 AU 2001264631 A AU2001264631 A AU 2001264631A AU 6463101 A AU6463101 A AU 6463101A AU 2001264631 A1 AU2001264631 A1 AU 2001264631A1
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Australia
Prior art keywords
medical instrument
instrument
medical
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
AU2001264631A
Inventor
Steven Bellofatto
Ernest A. Elgin Iii
Diego Y. Fontayne
Robert A. Joachim
Edward J. Kaplan
Troy H. Phipps
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Integrated Implant Systems LLC
Original Assignee
Integrated Implant Systems L L
Integrated Implant Systems LLC
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Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Integrated Implant Systems L L, Integrated Implant Systems LLC filed Critical Integrated Implant Systems L L
Publication of AU2001264631A1 publication Critical patent/AU2001264631A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M37/00—Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
    • A61M37/0069—Devices for implanting pellets, e.g. markers or solid medicaments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/10—X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy
    • A61N5/1001—X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy using radiation sources introduced into or applied onto the body; brachytherapy
    • A61N5/1007—Arrangements or means for the introduction of sources into the body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M5/00—Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm-rests
    • A61M5/178—Syringes
    • A61M5/31—Details
    • A61M5/32—Needles; Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
    • A61M5/3287—Accessories for bringing the needle into the body; Automatic needle insertion
    • A61M2005/3289—Accessories for bringing the needle into the body; Automatic needle insertion with rotation of the needle, e.g. to ease penetration
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/10—X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy
    • A61N5/1001—X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy using radiation sources introduced into or applied onto the body; brachytherapy
    • A61N5/1007—Arrangements or means for the introduction of sources into the body
    • A61N2005/1011—Apparatus for permanent insertion of sources
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/10—X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy
    • A61N5/1001—X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy using radiation sources introduced into or applied onto the body; brachytherapy
    • A61N5/1007—Arrangements or means for the introduction of sources into the body
    • A61N2005/1012—Templates or grids for guiding the introduction of sources
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/10—X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy
    • A61N5/1001—X-ray therapy; Gamma-ray therapy; Particle-irradiation therapy using radiation sources introduced into or applied onto the body; brachytherapy
    • A61N5/1027—Interstitial radiation therapy

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Dermatology (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Anesthesiology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Hematology (AREA)
  • Surgical Instruments (AREA)
AU2001264631A 2000-05-18 2001-05-17 Medical instrument Abandoned AU2001264631A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US20505300P 2000-05-18 2000-05-18
US60205053 2000-05-18
PCT/US2001/015870 WO2001087404A2 (en) 2000-05-18 2001-05-17 Medical instrument for implanting seeds

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
AU2001264631A1 true AU2001264631A1 (en) 2001-11-26

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AU2001264631A Abandoned AU2001264631A1 (en) 2000-05-18 2001-05-17 Medical instrument

Country Status (3)

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US (1) US6575890B2 (en)
AU (1) AU2001264631A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2001087404A2 (en)

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US7247160B2 (en) * 2002-12-30 2007-07-24 Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc. Apparatuses and methods for percutaneously implanting objects in patients
US6796935B1 (en) * 2003-03-20 2004-09-28 Michael Savino Multiple seed implanter
WO2005067563A2 (en) * 2004-01-12 2005-07-28 Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc. Instruments with location markers and methods for tracking instruments through anatomical passageways
WO2006012630A2 (en) * 2004-07-23 2006-02-02 Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc. Apparatuses and methods for percutaneously implanting objects in patients
US7361135B2 (en) * 2004-08-24 2008-04-22 C R Bard, Inc Brachytherapy system for dispensing medication
US7588528B2 (en) * 2004-08-24 2009-09-15 C. R. Bard, Inc. Brachytherapy apparatus for dispensing medication
US7524288B2 (en) * 2005-02-22 2009-04-28 Chinn Douglas O Holder for a high intensity focused ultrasound probe
AU2009256236A1 (en) 2008-06-04 2009-12-10 Neovista, Inc. Handheld radiation delivery system for advancing a radiation source wire
GB2503668B (en) * 2012-07-03 2018-02-07 Univ Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust Delivery apparatus
EP3703804B1 (en) 2017-11-02 2022-02-16 IsoRay Medical, Inc. Device for loading brachytherapy seeds into implantation sleeves

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WO1997022379A2 (en) 1995-12-18 1997-06-26 Kerisma Medical Products, L.L.C. Fiberoptic-guided interstitial seed manual applicator and seed cartridge
US5860909A (en) 1996-10-18 1999-01-19 Mick Radio Nuclear Instruments, Inc. Seed applicator for use in radiation therapy
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US5931786A (en) * 1997-06-13 1999-08-03 Barzell Whitmore Maroon Bells, Inc. Ultrasound probe support and stepping device

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WO2001087404A3 (en) 2002-03-21
US6575890B2 (en) 2003-06-10
WO2001087404A2 (en) 2001-11-22
US20020007104A1 (en) 2002-01-17

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