HDR/IORT HAM Applicators

HDR/IORT HAM Applicators

SeeDOS Ltd - HDR HAM Brochure (pdf )

Delivery of IORT / HDR for Advanced Tumors
Via Remote Afterloading

HDR MultiSource, VariSource®, GammaMed® and microSelectron®

H.A.M. Applicator

The H.A.M. Applicator Facilitates Delivery of HDR lntraoperative Radiation Therapy (HDR-IORT) for Superfcial and Advanced Tumors Via Remote Afterloading.

Primary Tratment Sites:

Advanced or Recurrent Colorectal Cancer, Advenced tumors of the Pelvis or Retroperitoneum, Chest Wall Sarcomas and Superficial Tumors.

The H.A.M. APPLICATOR consists of a flexible pad of Silicone Rubber that is 8mm thick. An array of catheters are embedded parallel to each other spaced 10 mm apart while a consistent source-to-tissue distance of 5 mm is maintained. Because of its flexibility, the H.A.M Applicator easily conforms to the shape of surfaces to which is applied.

H.A.M Applicators are manufactured to be compatible with today's remote afterloading systems and the applicators can be "tailor made" to provide optimal treatment area coverage.

Traditional source-guide tubes are no longer required. The embedded catheters are 130cm long and connect directly to the clamping adaptors (quick connectors) of the indexer.

Shown is a 12 channel H.A.M. Applicator placed in the tumor bed. Attached are 4 source transfer tubes providing connection between the applicator and afterloading unit. A universal bracket is used to relieve stress on the on the embedded applicator.


A 12 Channel H.A.M. Applicator is shown in final position prior to HDR tratment of an advanced Pelvic Tumor. The H.A.M Applicator is attached to an HDR remote afterloader.	A 12 Channel H.A.M. Applicator is shown sutured in place prior to HDR treatment of a Chest Wall Sarcoma.The H.A.M Applicator is attached to an HDR remote afterloader.

H.A.M. Applicators can be custom made to sizes and shapes tailored to anatomical treatment sites. Custom made H.A.M. applicators can be fabricated for use with HDR Varisource®, microSelectron® and GammaMed® remote afterloading systems.

H.A.M. Applicator

Standard H.A.M. Applicators are 0.8 cm thick and 22 cm long. Embedded catheters are parallel and spaced 10 mm apart while center of source to tumor distance is 5 mm ascertaining uniform dose distribution.

Standard H.A.M. Applicator Sizes:
Catalog #	# Channels	Size (cm)
# 9102-03	3 channels	3 x 22 x 0.8
# 9102-06	6 channels	6 x 22 x 0.8
# 9102-09	9 channels	9 x 22 x 0.8
# 9102-12	12 channels	12 x 22 x 0.8
# 9102-15	15 channels	15 x 22 x 0.8
# 9102-18	18 channels	18 x 22 x 0.8
# 9102-21	21 channels	21 x 22 x 0.8
# 9102-24	24 channels	24 x 22 x 0.8

Material Specifications:
Material	Silicone Rubber (LSR)
Specific Gravity:	1.09
Cytotoxicity:	Non-Toxic

Recommended Sterilization Procedure:
Material Specifications:
Ethylene Oxide	90% HCFC / 10% ETO mixture
Time	2 hr and 10 min
Max. Vacuum:	26.6 inches Hg@ 130 ° F
Pressure:	11 PSI
Aeration Time:	24 Hours @ 130 ° F
CAUTION: DO NOT AUTOCLAVE

24 Channel H.A.M. Applicator

"Direct connection - Applicator to Aftreloader"

Shown is a 24 channel H.A.M. Applicator with permanently embedded catheters; 130cm long. All channels are numbered for easy of identification and attachment to the appropriate channel on the afterloader's indexer.

Connecting Guide-Tube Support Bracket
Catalog #9102-UFA

The Connecting Guide-Tube Support Bracket serves as a stress relief on the embedded or sutured H.A.M. Applicator. Two parallel bars cushioned with soft rubber maintain the location and position of the Connecting Guide-Tube during HDR treatment. The two adjustable parallel bars are mounted to a shaft which attaches directly to the Martin Universal Clamp.

H.A.M. Applicators - Technical Specifications
ASYMETRICAL THICKNESS		SYMETRICAL THICKNESS
Overall Thickness	8mm	Overall Thickness	10mm
Overall Length	22cm	Overall Length	22cm
Width: 5mm add both sides	3-24 cm	Width: 5mm add both sides	3-24 cm
Top Layer	3mm	Top Layer	5mm
Bottom Layer	5mm (source to skin distance)	Bottom Layer	5mm (source to skin distance)

H.A.M. Applicators with permanently embedded catheters are provided with distally localizing markers. The localizing markers are threaded into the small plastic spheres at the base of the H.A.M. The markers identify distal source positioning while simultaneously allowing for minor length adjustment of the internal lumen of the catheters.

IORT / HDR H.A.M. Applicators
Catalog #9102
Name the HDR Unit, Size, Shape, Thickness and Number of Channels and We Will Make it!

H.A.M. 24 Channels HDR Afteroader

(Eliminate SGT's)

Thickness	8mm
Length	22cm
Number Channels	24
Width	24cm
Embedded Catheters	130cm

Radio-opaque End Markers

Labeled and Numbered Channels

The H.A.M. Applicator is provided with permanently embedded catheters compatible with HDR Afterloader Clamping Adaptor

H.A.M. 24 Channels Universal - Slotted for Increased

Flexibility

Thickness	8mm
Length	22cm
Number Channels	24 (open)
Width	24cm
Source/Skin Distance	5mm

No Radio-opaque End Markers

Labeled with date of fabrication

TheUniversal H.A.M. Applicator is provided with open channels allowing for the insertion of catheters of choice.

H.A.M. 7 Channels HDR Afterloader - For Superficial

Applications

Thickness	8mm
Length	10cm/8cm
Number Channels	7
Width	7cm
Embedded Catheters	257mm
Source/Skin Distance	5mm

Radio-opaque End Markers

The H.A.M. Applicator is provided with permanently embedded catheters 257mm long.This Applicator requires the use of source-guide tubes (not included)

H.A.M. 9 Channels HDR Afterloader - Luer Lock

Connection

Thickness	8mm
Length	22cm
Number Channels	9
Width	9cm
Source/Skin Distance	5mm
FlexiGuides	17 Gauge

Luer Lock Connection

The H.A.M. Applicator is embedded with catheters and radio-opaque End Markers.

H.A.M. 12 Channels HDR Afterloader

Thickness	8mm
Length	22cm
Number Channels	12 (open)
Width	12cm
Source/Skin Distance	5mm

No Radio-opaque End Markers
Labeled with date of fabrication

The H.A.M. Applicator is provided with open channels allowing for insertion of catheters of choice.

H.A.M. 6 Channels HDR Afterloader

Thickness	8mm
Length	22cm
Number Channels	6
Width	6cm
Embedded Brain Needles	288mm
Source/Skin Distance	5mm

Radio-opaque End Markers

The H.A.M. Applicator is embedded with Flex Brain Needles.

H.A.M. 14 Channel - Universal - Slotted For Additional

Flexibility

This H.A.M. applicator is slit to provide more flexibility when wrapped around tight tubular areas. The slits are centered between channels.

All channels are open for insertion of catheters of choice compatible with appropriate remote afterloader.

The H.A.M. Applicator can be cut easily with scissors if tailoring is required.

H.A.M. 10 Channel HDR Afterloader

(Uniform Thickness)

Thickness	10mm
Length	10cm
Number Channels	10
Width	10cm
Embedded Catheters	130cm
Source/Skin Distance	5mm/5mm

Radio-opaque End Markers

The H.A.M. Applicator is provided with permanently embedded catheters and radio-opaque markers.Catheters connect directly to HDR Afterloaders Clamping Adaptors.

H.A.M. Applicators are compatible with today's remote afterloading systems and tailor-made
to suit most anatomical configurations. Tooling and set-up charges may apply.
For additional information email cwalters@seedos.com

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Radiation Oncology Equipment and Services

Colin S Walters

Last Modified : 02/01/12 09:50 AM