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Prostate Cancer Menu Dynamic Linking. Dynamic Dosimetry. Bard: Urological Division

SourceLink® Delivery System Prostate Cancer Menu Dynamic Linking. Dynamic Dosimetry. SourceLink® Delivery System The SourceLink™ System offers a customized approach to performing stranded implants. It addresses the challenges associated with current stranded products as well as provides the flexibility of seed and spacer implant techniques. • Allows for customization and variable spacing The bioabsorbable SourceLink™ connectors are offered in three different lengths, which allow for easy customized spacing. • Will not jam in the needles SourceLink™ connectors have a significant column...

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Functional Characteristics Prostate Cancer Menu Dynamic Linking. Dynamic Dosimetry. Functional Characteristics The bioabsorbable material used in the SourceLink® System remains intact for a minimum of 170 days. Complete degradation of the material does not occur for 18 to 24 months. Functional features of SourceLink® connectors include the following: • SourceLink® connectors withstand over ten pounds of stylet force without jamming. • Bioabsorbable material composed of 70:30 poly(L-lactide-co-D,Llacide). Used routinely in bioabsorbable-implanted devices. • Available in three sizes to...

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Frequently Asked Questions Prostate Cancer Menu Dynamic Linking. Dynamic Dosimetry. How are the SourceLink™ connectors manufactured? They are precision manufactured from solid rods of the bioabsorbable material. How long does it take for The SourceLink™ connector to be absorbed in the body? The material begins to lose strength after 150 days. Approximately 75% of the prescribed dose of I-125 is delivered within this period. The bioabsorbable material used in the SourceLink™ System completely degrades within 18-24 months. The polymer chains are broken apart by hydrolysis and the material is...

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Frequently Asked Questions Prostate Cancer Menu Dynamic Linking. Dynamic Dosimetry. What is the SourceLink™ product made of? The SourceLink® connectors are made of the bioabsorbable material, 70:30 poly (L-lactide-co-D,L-lactide) Is this the same material that other spacers are made of? No, the patented SourceLink® connectors are made of material that is used routinely in other types of implanted devices, but it is not currently used in any other brachytherapy spacers. What size and type of needles are required in order to use the SourceLink™ connectors? The SourceLink® connectors are...

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Order Information Prostate Cancer Menu Dynamic Linking. Dynamic Dosimetry. Offering a customized approach to performing stranded implants • SourceLink® Connectors and Seeds packaged per customer’s desired quantity and seed activity level (In vials). • SourceLink® Connectors and Seeds pre-loaded into needles per the customer’s custom needle loading plan. For additional information contact your local Bard representative or call 1-800-977-6733, or fax order to 1-888-383-3839 or visit our web site at www.bardurological.com. Where Knowledge Leads™ Order No. Description C. R. Bard, Inc....

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