SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres
Programs
Sirtex has developed key tools to help physicians significantly reduce patient wait time. When these tools are implemented, patients will receive focused care, allowing the quickest time to treatment.
*SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres (SIR-Y002) calibrate at 6pm EST to 1.8 GBq +/- 10%.
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications for Use: SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres are indicated for the treatment of unresectable metastatic liver tumors from primary colorectal cancer with adjuvant intrahepatic artery chemotherapy (IHAC) of FUDR (Floxuridine). Side Effects: Common side effects are fever, transient decrease of hemoglobin, mild to moderate abnormality of liver function tests, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Potential serious effects due to exposure to high radiation include acute pancreatitis, radiation pneumonitis, acute gastritis, radiation hepatitis, and acute cholecystitis. Consult the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, side effects, warnings, and precautions.