IsoStrand® is designed to provide optimal fixation within prostate tissue.
The IsoStrand® Cutting Fixture is helpful to perform manual strand cutting under radiation protection.
I-125 Seed Chain
The IsoStrand® seed chain consists of 10 IsoSeeds with standard seed-spacer configuration and a 1.0 cm center-to-center spacing. It can accomodate either IsoSeed® I25.S06 or IsoSeed® I25.S17plus.
Excellent Visibility
IsoStrand® is available with either I25.S06 or I25.S17plus source model designs. Both seed types are visible under X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT and MR, and additionally show excellent ultrasound visibility.
- IsoSeed® I25.S17plus features a full silver marker and has been designed for excellent visibility under X-ray/fluoroscopic imaging. In addition, it enables MR imaging and opens new perspectives for postoperative planning.
- IsoSeed® I25.S06 contains a thin gold marker within a ceramic carrier, diminishing artifacts and providing optimal visibility in CT Imaging.
Low Migration Rates
One advantage of strands is their low migration rate. IsoStrand® is specially designed to reduce the migration rates still further. IsoStrand® consists of seeds and unique hourglass-shaped spacers which are embedded in a braided monofilament suture. This special design enables optimal fixation within prostate tissue and helps to reduce seed migration.
Short Delivery Time
Our optimized production processes and intelligent stock management, with facilities centrally located in Europe, ensure fast and reliable delivery times. IsoStrand® can generally be delivered within one week, allowing flexible patient scheduling.
Measurement
The activity of IsoStrand® can very quickly and easily be measured. This is of particular importance for clinics assaying 100% of seeds.
Calibration to NIST and PTB
The certified source strength of IsoSeed® is based on air kerma measurements. The source strength of IsoSeed® I25.S17plus is calibrated traceable to the primary SK,N99 standard of the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), the source strength of IsoSeed®I25.S06 is calibrated traceable to the primary standard of the German national metrology
institute PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt).
Guaranteed Biocompatibility
The titanium capsule of IsoSeed® is made of implant grade material. The finished products have been tested for biocompatibility.
Quality Made in Germany
The production of IsoStrand® is performed at the manufacturing facility in Berlin, Germany, operating under strict quality and regulatory standards. Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG is certified according to ISO 13485.
