Device typeTeletherapy radionuclide system, conventional: A stationary assembly of computer-based devices designed to deliver a therapeutic radiation dose to an anatomical region from a single external radiation beam produced by a radionuclide source, typically to treat malignant tumours; it does not provide image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) functionality during treatment delivery. A typical system is: 1) the treatment head (a shielded source vault containing a single radioactive source); 2) a rotating or fixed gantry with the treatment head; 3) a collimator mechanism attached to the gantry to align the treatment beam; 4) a moveable patient table; and 5) an operator's console with controls. It is commonly known as a cobalt therapy machine.
FDA categorySystem, radiation therapy, radionuclide
Device ID07340048304627
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
MRI safetyMR Safe