Worldwide accepted prostate seed real-time brachytherapy implantation technique.
Allows for seed placement adjustments during implant to adapt changes of prostate size and position.
MickTM TP Applicator
The MickTM TP Applicator uses Manchester source placement principles and allows for seed placement adjustments during the implant in order to adapt to changes of the prostate position and size. When attached to an implanted MickTM TP Needle, the applicator allows for seeds to be inserted individually per pre-plan or real-time technique. Treatment modifications can be done on the spot and without interruptions. The design of the MickTM System offers very good seed placement flexibility and a significant reduction in radiation exposure to staff and personnel.
MickTM TPV Applicator
Like the MickTM TP Applicator, the MickTM TPV Applicator enables very good seed placement adjustability. Additionally, the design of the MickTM TPV Applicator allows for instantaneous seed spacing selections of 12 mm, 11 mm, 10 mm, 8 mm, 7.5 mm and a neutral position “N”. The neutral position disengages the clicking mechanism to prevent needle displacement while resetting the template ring.
MickTM Sterilization and Storage Cassette
The MickTM Sterilization and Storage Cassette is an anodized, light weighted aluminum case for the MickTM TP/TPV Applicator. It protects and prevents loss of delicate instrumentation by offering designated component placement and silk screened component locators. The MickTMSterilization and Storage Cassette is ideal for steam or ETO sterilization.
MickTM Magazines
The MickTM Magazines are designed to optimally shield staff and patient from excess radiation exposure before and during the implant procedure. When inserted in the MickTM TP/TPV Applicator, the exposure rate around the magazine nears background readings. The hexagonal magazine head is threaded for safe storage in the Loading V-Block or Seed Sterilizer and Carrier. MickTM Magazines may conveniently be received on-site ready loaded and sterile from e.g. Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG. Various magazine types are offered:
- Disposable MickTM Magazines (single use): They can be autoclaved for one sterilization cycle and are compatible with MickTM 200-TP and 200-TPV Applicators. The capacity per magazine is 15 or 20 each for I-125 or Pd-103 seeds.
- Reusable MickTM Magazine: When loaded, seeds are held captive thus eliminating the loss of seeds during the handling and sterilization process. The capacity per magazine is 10 each for I-125 or Pd-103 seeds.
Further products of the MickTM TP/TPV Applicator System include TP Needles, Diddler, Loading V-Block, Seed Sterilizer and Carrier, Reverse Action Tweezer, Reusable and Disposable Templates as well as the Radiation Inspector.
