Pro-BRT AccuNeedle
HDR Brachytherapy Needle Measurement - Diagnomatic by Pro-Project
Pro-BRT AccuNeedle is a handheld instrument for measuring needle protrusion in high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy. A sliding plunger retains the measured position, allowing the scale to be read after the device is removed from the needle.
Pro-BRT AccuNeedle measuring instrument
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Features
- Retains the reading for inspection away from closely spaced needles.
- Certified millimeter scale viewed through the housing window.
- Thin guide tube and sliding plunger with a measurement marker.
- Handheld construction for use at the treatment table.
- Disinfectant-resistant materials.
Technical Specifications
| Device type | Manual needle protrusion measuring tool |
|---|---|
| Intended application | HDR prostate brachytherapy (Ir-192 afterloading) |
| Stated accuracy | ±1 mm |
| Measurement range | As indicated by the engraved millimeter scale |
| Readout | Housing window with retained plunger position |
| Data handling | Measured values can be transferred to treatment-planning systems |
| Product marking | CE marked |
Measurement Overview
The manufacturer's illustrations show positioning against the template, capturing protrusion length, removing the device with its setting retained, and reading the result.
Positioning - Guide tube aligned with the needle
Measurement - Device seated against the template
Removal - Measurement setting retained
Readout - Result visible through the scale window