Manual brachytherapy source, temporary placement

This category includes radioactive sources used in brachytherapy that are placed temporarily inside the body to deliver targeted radiation therapy. These manually inserted devices are designed to be removed after a prescribed treatment duration and are used to treat conditions such as cancer by delivering radiation directly to or near the tumor site.

Devices in this category are regulated as medical devices based on their radioactive nature and intended use, with regulatory requirements focused on safety, containment, and proper handling due to their ionizing radiation properties. They are supplied in various physical forms such as seeds, wires, needles, or liquid-filled catheters and are intended for use by trained healthcare professionals under strict radiation safety protocols.