Breast Cancer
FDA issues 510k clearance for single-channel device for HDR brachytherapy
Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 27th, 2004
Varian's MammoSource afterloader is a computer-controlled device that delivers a high-energy radioactive source through a single catheter, into the cavity left when a tumor has been surgically removed.
It works with Varian's BrachyVision software, a state-of-the-art image guided HDR brachytherapy treatment planning system.
"Varian's new afterloader responds to the needs of cancer centers that are seeking a cost-effective solution for...
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