US 2026/0263834 A1 · INTRACAVITARY APPLICATORS, ASSEMBLIES, AND KITS FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY TREATMENT

Abstract

An intracavitary applicator for radiation oncology can include an applicator body configured to be inserted in a vaginal fornix of an individual. The applicator body can include a longitudinal channel configured to receive a conduit that receives and guides a radiation source, and a lateral channel providing passage from an exterior of the applicator body to the longitudinal channel. A fastener can be movably received in the lateral channel such that the fastener can be selectively manipulated in a first manner to maintain the conduit in association with the applicator body, and in a second manner to permit removal of the conduit. The applicator body can further include one or more additional lateral channels configured to receive and guide a brachytherapy needle through the applicator body. The intracavitary applicator can be utilized in intracavitary applicator assemblies and kits for radiation oncology.

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Dependent claims

An intracavitary applicator for radiation oncology, comprising:

an applicator body configured to be inserted in a vaginal fornix of an individual, the body including
a longitudinal channel configured to receive a conduit for receiving and guiding a radiation source into the longitudinal channel, and
a lateral channel providing passage from an exterior of the applicator body to the longitudinal channel;
and
a fastener movably received in the lateral channel, such that the fastener can be selectively manipulated in a first manner to maintain the conduit in association with the applicator body when the conduit is received in the longitudinal channel, and in a second manner to permit removal of the conduit from the longitudinal channel.

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An intracavitary applicator assembly for radiation oncology, comprising:

(a) a first intracavitary applicator, including
(i) a first applicator body configured to be inserted in a first vaginal fornix of an individual, the first applicator body including
a longitudinal channel, and
a lateral channel providing passage from an exterior of the first applicator body to the longitudinal channel of the first applicator body, and
(ii) a first fastener movably received in the lateral channel of the first applicator body;
(b) a first conduit removably secured to the first applicator body by the first fastener, the first conduit being configured to receive and guide a radiation source into the longitudinal channel of the first applicator body;
(c) a second intracavitary applicator, including
(i) a second applicator body configured to be inserted in a second vaginal fornix of the individual, the second applicator body including
a longitudinal channel, and
a lateral channel providing passage from an exterior of the second applicator body to the longitudinal channel of the second applicator body, and
(ii) a second fastener movably received in the second lateral channel of the second applicator body;
and
(d) a second conduit removably secured to the second applicator body by the second fastener and coupled to the first conduit, the second conduit being configured to receive and guide the radiation source into the longitudinal channel of the second applicator body.

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An intracavitary applicator kit for radiation oncology, comprising:

(a) a conduit for receiving and guiding a radiation source;
(b) a first intracavitary applicator configured to be removably secured to the conduit, the first intracavitary applicator including
(i) a first applicator body configured to be inserted in a vaginal fornix of an individual, the first applicator body including
a longitudinal channel configured to receive the conduit, and
a lateral channel providing passage from an exterior of the first applicator body to the longitudinal channel of the first applicator body, and
(ii) a first fastener movably received in the lateral channel of the first applicator body, such that the first fastener can be selectively manipulated in a first manner to maintain the conduit in association with the first applicator body when the conduit is received in the longitudinal channel of the first applicator body, and in a second manner to permit removal of the conduit from the longitudinal channel of the first applicator body;
and
(c) a second intracavitary applicator configured to be removably secured to the conduit, the second intracavitary applicator including
(i) a second applicator body configured to be inserted in the vaginal fornix of the individual, the second applicator body including
a longitudinal channel, and
a lateral channel providing passage from an exterior of the second applicator body to the longitudinal channel of the second applicator body, and
(ii) a second fastener movably received in the lateral channel of the second applicator body, such that the second fastener can be selectively manipulated in a first manner to maintain the conduit in association with the second applicator body when the conduit is received in the longitudinal channel of the second applicator body, and in a second manner to permit removal of the conduit from the longitudinal channel of the second applicator body.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Intracavitary applicators, assemblies, and kits for radiation oncology treatment

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Intracavitary applicators, assemblies, and kits for radiation oncology treatment

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