For more precise, efficient implant procedures.
Ordering Information:
Size
Part Numberrd®
Quantity
FastFill® Seed Implant Needle, with bone wax tip insert and anti-static plastic hub, for manual insertion
of radioactive seeds
18 ga x 20cm
(10 per box; 1 per pouch)
818201
18 ga x 20cm
(50 per box; 5 per pouch)
818205
Seed Implant Needle, with anti-static plastic hub, for manual insertion of radioactive seeds
18 ga x 20cm
(10 per box; 1 per pouch)
18 ga x 20cm
(50 per box; 5 per pouch)
718201
718205
Applicator Seed Implant Needle for use with Mick® 200-TP Applicator
17 ga x 20cm
(10 per box; 1 per pouch)
17 ga x 20cm
(50 per box; 5 per pouch)
18 ga x 20cm
(10 per box; 1 per pouch)
18 ga x 20cm
(50 per box; 5 per pouch)
917201
917205
918201
918205
Seed Strand Implant Needle for manual insertion of radioactive seed strands
18 ga x 20cm
(10 per box; 1 per pouch)
18 ga x 20cm
(50 per box; 5 per pouch)
218201
218205
Two Stage Seed Implant Needle
18 ga x 20cm (clear inner sleeve)
17 ga x 20cm Implant needle
(25 kits per box)
171850
BrachyStar® IsoSleeve™ Needle
Ask your sales representative for information.
For additional information contact your local Bard representative or call 1-800-977-6733,
or fax order to 1-888-383-3839.
C. R. Bard, Inc. Covington, GA 30014 800.526.4455
Bard, BrachyStar and FastFill are registered trademarks of C. R.
Bard, Inc. or an affiliate. IsoSleeve is a trademark of C. R. bard,
Inc. or an affiliate. Mick is a registered trademark of Mick
Radio-Nuclear Instruments, Inc.
Copyright ©2004, C. R. Bard, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A. 0310-13
R6/04
THP
P6/04
2.5M
Please consult product inserts and labels for any indications, contraindications,
hazards, warnings, cautions and instructions for use. © 2003 C. R. Bard, Inc. All
Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. 0311-22 R4/04 THP P04/04 2.5M
BrachyStar® Brachytherapy Needles
Helping you achieve more precise, efficient implant delivery.
FastFill® Brachytherapy Needle
§ Includes a pre-loaded bone wax insert that plugs tip of needle to
hold seeds in place prior to implant.
Every Bard BrachyStar® Needle is designed to help you
achieve one important goal: an efficient and clinically
effective brachytherapy procedure. All needles are
engineered for exceptional performance, featuring
ultra-sharp tips and polished surfaces for smooth entry
and exit. A broad selection of needle configurations and
sizes assures an ideal match with procedural needs and
personal preferences.
§ Saves valuable prep time by eliminating need to plug the needle
prior to loading.
§ Offers the same exceptional performance features as the Seed
Implant Needle.
BrachyStar® needle
tip with bone wax.
BrachyStar®
needle tip without
bone wax.
Applicator Seed Implant Needle
§ Specially designed for use with the Mick® Applicator.
§ Trocar tip and cannula bevel provide for smooth insertion and straight
tracking through fibrous tissue.
§ Steel cannula “flare” (Fig. 3) to facilitate smooth seed insertion.
Performance Features That Are Built-in
Fig. 3
§ Needle tip (Fig. 1) is ultra-sharp for smooth insertion and removal.
§ Electro-polished surface facilitates smooth passage through even the most
dense, fibrous tissue.
Two Stage Seed Needle
§ Etched needle tip enhances ultrasound visibility to promote accurate
needle placement.
§ Unique dual-component cannula/stylet and clear inner sleeve promote both an
efficient verification of seed load and an effective implant procedure.
Fig. 1
§ Double bevel tip promotes smooth insertion with minimal trauma to tissue.
User Friendly Hub Design
§ Clear inner sleeve (Fig. 4) allows for final verification of seeds prior to implant
procedure.
Fig. 4
§ Ergonomically designed hub is engineered for comfort and minimizes finger
fatigue during placement.
Seed Strand Implant Needle
§ Specially formulated anti-static plastic hub reduces prep time by permitting
faster, easier spacer loading.
§ Needle features an ultra-thin wall to accommodate unobstructed passage of seed
strand.
§ Hub design assures fingertip control and includes a raised arrow to indicate tip
bevel orientation.
§ Stylet and cannula have seed markings for final verification of seed quantity prior
to implant.
§ Offers same exceptional performance as the seed implant needle.
Seed Implant Needle
IsoSleeve™ Needle
§ Double bevel tip (Fig. 2) promotes smooth insertion and tracking with minimal
trauma to tissue.
§ Pre-loaded IsoSleeve needles are sterile and ready to use.
§ Optimizes stiffness/flexibility ratio to allow excellent tracking and
precise placement.
§ Stylet and cannula have seed markings for final verification of seed
quantity prior to implant.
§ Each needle arrives custom loaded thereby decreasing pre-treatment preparation.
§ Upon receipt, the product configuration allows for immediate use.
Fig. 2