Physics of Theraseed® Pd-103 Implants

Physics of
Pd-103 Implants
Source Information
Model Name: Model 200
Manufacturer: Theragenics Corporation,
Buford, GA
Half-life: 16.99 days
Air Kerma conversions: 1.293 U/mCi
Dose Rate Constant, L
NIST 2000 WAFAC calibration
0.686 cGyh-1U-1
0.887 cGyh-1mCi-1
Pd-103 Implants
For additional information contact your local
Bard representative or call 1-800-977-6733, or
fax order to 1-888-383-3839 or visit our web site
at www.bardmedical.com.
Please consult product inserts and labels for any
indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings,
cautions and instructions for use.
C. R. Bard, Inc. Covington, GA 30014 800.526.4455
Bard is a registered trademark of C. R. Bard, Inc. or an affiliate.
TheraSeed is a registered trademark of Theragenics Corporation.
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R10/12
Reference: M.J. Rivard, et al., “Update of AAPM Task Group No. 43
Report: A revised AAPM protocol for brachytherapy dose calculations,”
Med. Phys. 31, 633-674 (2004).