CPC A61N 5/1007 (2013.01) [A61N 2005/101 (2013.01); A61N 2005/1009 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A loading apparatus comprising:
a top surface and a receiving surface;
a loading bed configured to support a radioactive seed carrier configured to contain a radioactive seed, wherein the radioactive seed carrier is configured for embedding in a cavity of mammalian tissue; and
a loading channel through the receiving surface, the loading channel configured to receive an injection device, the injection device configured to inject the radioactive seed into the radioactive seed carrier;
wherein the top surface includes one or more substantially transparent portions comprising plastic or glass impregnated with a high-Z material to provide a radiation shielding, while allowing visibility into at least a portion of the loading bed.
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