Varian Medical Systems has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Nasopharynx Applicator Set, which is designed to deliver localized radiation therapy in the upper throat area.
Suitable for use in the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal regions, the applicator set is compatible with CT and MR scanners, and will typically be used in combination with external-beam radiotherapy, according to the Palo Alto, CA-based vendor. It consists of two soft and transparent plastic ear, nose, and throat mold probes, along with two soft guidance tubes that can be fed through the nasal cavity. An expandable balloon is also included.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
March 14, 2005
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