PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPY
Convenient, efficient LDR Brachytherapy seed sterilization storage system
FACILITATES SEED STERILIZATION
Sterilization of LDR Brachytherapy seeds is necessary before patient treatment. The Seed Sterilization and Sorting Tray is designed to allow clinicians to sort seeds into ten separate wells, 0.4 inches deep and 0.63 inches in diameter, according to source strength. Each well is stamped with a number for identification and can easily hold 10 to 20 seeds. The Seed Sterilization and Sorting Tray is 6.3 inches in diameter and fits easily into all autoclaves. One typical drying cycle completely dries the seeds before the tray is removed from the autoclave. Other seed storage devices may leave seeds wet, making them more difficult to handle.
REDUCES RADIATION EXPOSURE
Before and after seed sterilization the 3/16” aluminum loading cover of the Seed Sterilization and Sorting Tray is locked down over the wells to shield clinicians from radiation. The loading cover has one hole in it and can be rotated so the hole is positioned over one well at a time. During use, seeds from only that well are exposed while being loaded into the treatment system. The un-exposed wells are then shielded to prevent exposure from the wells not being used. The hole can also be positioned between two wells to prevent any exposure from LDR seeds in the wells. The loading cover can be locked in place to prevent spilling seeds while transporting them.
Features and Benefits
- Stores seeds in 10 different wells while shielding the operator from radiation
- Loading Cover exposes one well at a time or covers all wells
- Combine the Seed Sterilization and Sorting Tray with the Seed Slider and Seed Alignment Tray to speed up the needle loading process, while minimizing seed handling and exposure
- Sterilization cover secures seeds during sterilization
- The autoclave dries seeds completely in one cycle
- Optional Shielding Cover, REF 72012, locks in place to secure seeds in wells and helps prevent spilled seeds during transport
Seed Sterilization and Sorting Tray
