2,115 devices · GMDN 38436
General-purpose remote-afterloading brachytherapy applicators are medical devices designed to assist in targeted radiation therapy for tumors in various body regions. They serve as precision guides for delivering radioactive sources internally, ensuring accurate placement during treatments for organs like the liver, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract.
These applicators are typically regulated as high-risk medical devices due to their role in radiation delivery, with classification varying by jurisdiction. They are often supplied as part of a kit, including components like needles, catheters, or sheaths, and require specialized training for safe clinical use.
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