.decimal Inc. Announces Custom Electron Aperture Devices for Radiation Therapy

.decimal Inc. (pronounced dot decimal) received 510(k) clearance from the  U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market electron apertures for use with Varian treatment machines.

Electron apertures — also known as electron “cutouts” or collimators by radiation therapy departments — are medical devices required for targeted delivery of electrons to patients in radiation therapy.

An electron aperture is a metal tool implemented in cases of neck and head or breast cancer. It features an opening through which a radiation beam passes during delivery of electrons to a patient with a tumor.

Cerrobend is an alloy composed of cadmium, lead and tin that can be shaped at relatively low temperatures. It does, however, release toxic fumes that, when produced at a medical facility, have the potential for affecting clinical personnel thus requiring expensive ventilation systems.

For more information: www.dotdecimal.com/products/ElectronAperture