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Flexitron brochure

Flexitron brochure

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Flexitron Brachytherapy Afterloading Platform is a redesigned treatment delivery system that emphasizes safety and simplicity. It addresses the complexity and inefficiencies of traditional brachytherapy systems by offering a user-centered design.

Background
Brachytherapy treatment delivery has evolved since the 1960s, but complexity remains a challenge. The ICRP publication 97 highlights that use errors are a primary cause of radiation events, recommending preventive actions.

Design and Features
  • Safety and Efficiency: Flexitron reduces workflow complexity, enhancing clinical team confidence and efficiency. It integrates with MOSAIQ and major OIS systems.
  • Accurate Source Positioning: The system offers precise and reproducible source positioning with a user-friendly interface.
  • Standardized Components: Features include standardized transfer tube lengths and metric dwell position numbering for consistent treatment planning.
  • Intuitive User Interface: Developed with user collaboration, the interface guides users through the workflow with visual tabs and clear instructions.


Future-Proof Investment
Flexitron is designed for scalability and future upgrades, supporting up to 40 channels and integrating with existing systems. It is compatible with Elekta's applicators and Oncentra Brachy treatment planning system.

Training and Support
Elekta offers extensive training and education options to keep users updated with current and innovative brachytherapy practices.

Conclusion
Flexitron represents a significant advancement in brachytherapy technology, providing a safe, efficient, and future-ready solution for cancer treatment. Elekta's commitment to innovation and patient care is evident in this platform.
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Flexitron® Brachytherapy Afterloading Platform Safety through simplicity

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Redesigning treatment delivery – Completely Today’s brachytherapy treatment delivery has organically evolved from the first remote afterloaders in the 1960s and 1970s. Every aspect of the technology is well thought through, and quality and functionality have been improved over the years. The complexity of the process however, has remained unaddressed resulting in inefficiencies or even use errors, as confirmed by ICRP publication 97. Technical limitations in current system design may inhibit implementation of new innovations. That is why we started from scratch and designed a brand new afterloading...

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Designed for safety by reducing workow complexity Boosting your clinical team’s confidence and efficiency Fully connected with MOSAIQ and all major OIS systems Safe investment in treatment delivery solution with future upgrade potential “The Flexitron afterloader has a very accurate and reproducible source position. The logical and intuitive design of the software gives me confidence that we will deliver the treatment the way that it was planned. The new user interface is very user friendly and supports an efficient workflow.” Sarah Aldridge Head of Brachytherapy Physics, Medical Physics Department...

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Designed for safety and team efficiency More logic, fewer variables. Flexitron has optimized the treatment delivery process, based on an analysis of your workow. With five simple yet ingenious features, we have created a new way of working, introducing a new standard in treatment delivery. Flexitron supports the clinical team to work safely and efficiently, so you can be confident that execution of all steps in the workow will proceed as planned. How we redesigned treatment delivery: 1 Standard transfer tube length Front Afterloader 3 Metric dwell position numbering Transfer tube 2 Reference...

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Clear module selection – find what you need, quickly and safely Find your patient, plan and system information at-a-glance Information bar indicates next steps while the system checklist continuously provides status and safety information Visual tabs guide you through the treatment delivery workflow During treatment, a color scheme shows the exact status of source and dwell positions View treatment summary View full details or store data directly into your oncology information system (OIS) Time-saving Intuitive User Interface The new user interface was developed in collaboration with users. The...

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A safe investment for the future In our view, brachytherapy is a world of limitless horizons. Flexitron, with its unique 21st century technology and design, will take you there. Flexitron’s architecture supports upgradability to future innovations and contains essential features such as a 3rd drive docking, a shielded container capable of storing up to 22 Ci, and much more. Flexitron is state-of-the-art, yet efficient from investment and training perspectives.

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Tailored to your practice Scalable The scalable Flexitron platform with 10, 20 or 40 channels can easily be tailored to the evolving needs of your brachytherapy practice. Compatible With Flexitron we oer a full brachytherapy solution. Flexitron is compatible with our applicators and Oncentra® Brachy treatment planning system. Connected Flexitron integrates seamlessly with MOSAIQ® and other DICOM Unified Worklist compliant oncology information systems. Training & Education We oer an unprecedented range of brachytherapy training and education options that bring you up to speed with current practice...

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Elekta brachytherapy solutions are part of Elekta’s leading radiation therapy portfolio and encompass more than 35 years of Nucletron® innovations. These advanced products include Esteya® electronic brachytherapy, Flexitron® afterloading, Oncentra® Brachy treatment planning, the broadest range of applicators in the industry and Real-time Prostate solutions. A human care company, Elekta pioneers significant innovations and clinical solutions harnessing both external and internal radiation therapy for treating cancer and brain disorders. Elekta provides intelligent and resource-efficient technologies...

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