Brachytherapy

Preloaded Needles

Cesium-131 Stranded or Loose Seeds can be preloaded into 18 gauge needles and placed into a shielded tray, which also doubles as a needle stand.

Preloaded needles are directly implanted into the treatment area, following the predetermined treatment plan. By preloading, several steps are removed in the operating room as the Cesium-131 sources are already positioned within the needle.

cesium-131 product: preloaded needles

Features

Good for Prostate procedures

Design

  • Bone wax filled tipped to secure strand in place prior to implant
  • Square hub and round hub needle options
  • 18 gauge needles
  • Sterilized needle tray doubles as a stand for intraoperative use
cesium 131 seeds preloaded into needles

Shipment

The shielded needle tray that may contain up to 14 needles. The needle tray doubles as a needle stand (per the instructions provided in the package insert) and is sterilized prior to being shipped.

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Your Isotope Choice Makes a Difference

Not all brachytherapy radioisotopes are the same. Compared to alternative brachytherapy seeds, Cesium-131 offers the highest energy and shortest half-life.

Isotope Introduced Half life Kev Delivery rate Detectable in the body
Iodine-125 1965 60 Day 20.8 204 Days for 90% Dose 600 Days
Palladium-103 1987 17 Day 28.5 58 Days for 90% Dose 170 Days
Cesium-131 2004 9.7 Day 30.4 33 Days for 90% Dose 97 Days

References

1. Frank SJ, et al. American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria: Permanent Source Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer. Brachytherapy. 2011:10(5):357-362
2. Cesium-131 Instructions for Use

United States Brief Statement

Cesium-131 brachytherapy seeds are indicated for the treatment of malignant disease(e.g., head and neck, eye, brain, breast, prostate, etc.) and may be used in surface, interstitial, and intra cavitary applications for tumors with known radio sensitivity. The seeds may be used as a primary treatment or in conjunction with other treatment modalities, such as external beam radiation therapy, chemotherapy or as treatment for residual disease after excision of primary tumors. Contraindications: As with other brachytherapy sources, treatment of tumors in generally poor condition (e.g. ulcerated) is not recommended with Cesium-131 brachytherapy seeds due to the potential for source migration. Prior to use, please reference the Cesium-131 Instructions for more information on indications, contraindications, warnings, all precautions, and adverse events.

Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.