Draxis gets Canadian OK for BrachySeed

DraxImage of Kirkland, Canada, has received approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for its BrachySeed implant for prostate cancer therapy, according to parent firm Draxis Health. The approval clears BrachySeed for sales in Canada, and shipments are set to begin this quarter, according to Draxis Health president and CEO Dr. Martin Barkin.

DraxImage received FDA and Nuclear Regulatory Commission approvals for BrachySeed in the third quarter. In collaboration with marketing partner Cytogen of Princeton, NJ, the firm expects to begin U.S. deliveries late this year.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
October 10, 2000

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