IsoStrand®
Stranded Seeds in Braided Monofilament Suture
IsoStrand® is designed to provide reliable 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.
Good 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 good ultrasound visibility.
- IsoSeed® I25.S17plus features a full silver marker and has been designed for 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 good 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 hourglass-shaped spacers which are embedded in a braided monofilament suture. This special design enables reliable fixation within prostate tissue and helps to reduce seed migration.
IsoStrand® Accessories
Accessories include:
- The needle rack to provide safe storage of loaded needles and reduced radiation exposure.
- The transfer tube for needle post-loading.
Short Delivery Time
Our production processes and intelligent stock management, with facilities centrally located in Europe, ensure fast and reliable delivery times. IsoStrand® can generally be delivered worldwide, 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 NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). The source strength of IsoSeed® I25.S06 is calibrated traceable to the primary standard of the National Metrology Institute of Germany (PTB).
Guaranteed Biocompatibility
The titanium capsule of IsoSeed® is made of implant grade material. The finished products have been tested for biocompatibility.
"Made in Germany" Quality
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.
