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HDR
Contour TP Template
Patent
No. US 6,579,262 B1 |
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Shown
above left: A 15.5 Gauge B&K Compatible HDR
Contour TP Template with attached Protector Cone
for safekeeping of protruding plastic needles. Right:
A 17 Gauge, B&K Compatible HDR Contour
TP Template with an array of plastic needles typical
for use with VariSource® remote afterloader
(®Varian Associates) with an array of 17 Gauge
Luer-Lock type Flexi-Guides)
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HDR Contour
TP Template:
The HDR Contour
TP Template's inclining backing contours the sloping
surface of the patient's Perineum. Once mounted
on the stepping unit and placed flush against the
Perineum, no additional adjustments are required.
The template will remain fixed in this position
relevant to the ultrasound probe. Upon completion
of needle placement, the template can be sutured
to the perineum. The sloping backing of the HDR
Contour TP Template is provided with 4 suturing
holes which, when positioned properly, will lay
flush against the Perineum. Because of the contour,
there is no "empty space" between the template and
Perineum which eliminates the need for gauze or
other means to be used as fillers. However, the
template is hollow to allow for adjustment of needles
best achieved with the use of the "Diddler"; a needle
adjustment tool. |
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Features: |
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- Template
is "Contoured" to fit the Slope of the Perineum
- All Needles
Lock Simultaneously
- Ideal Suturing
Provisions
- Prevents
Template & Needle Displacement
- Available
for Various Needle Sizes
- Lightweight
Construction
- B&K
Compatible
- Autoclaveable
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OR
and HDR Treatment Procedures |
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Lateral
view of sutured HDR Contour TP Template's
final position with protruding Flexi-Guides
and Stylets.
Note
the HDR Contour TP Template's inclined back
contouring the sloping surface of the patient's
Perineum. (Legs are still in
Lithotomy position).
Flexi-Guide needles are locked with rigid
obturators in place. |
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Patient
is transferred from OR table to the stretcher.
Legs are padded and placed on
soft-cushioned
Leg Support.
The
Leg Support not only offers patient comfort,
it allows for the physician to easily
access the template from the top, both
sides and longitudinally if needle repositioning
or corrections are required.
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Patient
is undergoing HDR treatment. Patient's
leg position remains unchanged during
the entire HDR procedure.
Legs
are strapped onto the Leg Support and
the Afterloader is connected to the HDR
Contour TP Template by means of Source-guide
Tubes. A sizeable corridor is provided
between the patient's legs to connect
the Guide-tubes between the template and
HDR Afterloader.
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Protector
Cone--Catalog # 9807-PC
Patents
Pending
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Protector
Cone:
The Protector
Cone serves as a "needle guard". The template's
protruding needles are easily accessible and accidental
displacement can be averted by attaching the Protector
Cone over the bundle of needles. During the time
of the HDR treatment, the Protector Cone must
be removed from the template to allow access and
connection to the remote afterloading devices.
Upon completion of treatment, the Protector Cone
can be reattached to further protect the Flexi-Guide
Needles from accidental displacement or inadvertent
entry of matter into the Flexi-Guides which could
restrict the HDR source from entering the channels.
The Protector Cone can be Gas Sterilized only!
(ETO)
Protect
Flexi-Guide Needles at all Times!
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The docked
Protector Cone protects the needles from inadvertent
tampering by the patient. The HDR template
is suspended and "off" the mattress.
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HDR Contour
TP Template / Cone Specifications:
Template -
Overall Size: 9.5cm x 8cm
x 4.2cm
Template - Overall Weight: 123 grams
Template - Materials Used: Lexan, Stainless
Steel,
Protector Cone - Overall Size:
8.5cm x 8.5cm x 17cm
Protector Cone - Overall Weight: 128 grams
Protector Cone - Material Used: Acrylic (ETO only)
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Mick
Leg Support - Catalog # 9807-LS
Patents
Pending
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The
Mick HDR Leg Support not Only Improves Patient
Comfort,
it Prevents the HDR Template from Colliding
with the Mattress. Additionally, the HDR Template
is Easily Accessible both "Visually" and "Physically"
from all Sides for Ease of "Unobstructed"
Template Supervision and Connections to the Remote
Afterloader! |
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Features:
- Improved
Patient Comfort
- Visualization
of Source Movement In/Out of Template
- Prevents
Template Displacement
- Instantaneous
Access to Template from all Directions
- Unobstructed
Space for HDR / Applicator Connections
- Eliminates
Need for Special Mattress
- Lightweight
- Sturdy Construction
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Leg Support
-Technical Specifications
Overall weight:
21 lbs (9.4 kg)
Length:
37 inch (89cm)
Width:
22 inch (56cm)
Height:
10 inch (25.4 cm) including Cushion
Cushions: 1"
thick, Foam-Coated, Color-Blue
Materials:
Acrylic (White) and Velcro®
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HDR
Systems Compatibility
VariSource
"V"
(Varian)
GammaMed 12i "G"
(Theratronics)
microSelectron "N"
(Nucletron) |
