Radiation Therapy
Superflab Plastic Bolus Material*
Model 37-07 Series
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Conforms nicely to patient contour,
while maintaining good uniformity
of thickness
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For maximum dose buildup to skin
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Tissue-equivalent
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Flexible
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Will not dry out
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Choice of thicknesses from 0.3 to
4 cm
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Approved by the FDA for human
contact
Introduction
A search for a tissue-equivalent bolus substance which is both flexible and will not dry out led to the development of Superflab Plastic
Bolus.
Applications
This unique material is a synthetic oil gel having a specific gravity of 1.02. It is based on vinyl-plastic containing a large amount of
disodecyl phthalate, and includes only materials approved by the FDA for human contact.
Superflab comes in thicknesses which provide maximum dose buildup for relevant photon energies. Since the material does not suffer
inelastic strain for normal stresses, it does not have to be bagged or wrapped in plastic film to maintain its shape. At the option of the
user, however, the bolus can be wrapped in disposable plastic film for cleanliness. Or, Superflab can be washed with soap and water
as needed, followed by an application of talcum powder or cornstarch.
Available model(s)
Standard sizes
Extra-large sizes
Model
Dimensions and
thicknesses
Model
Dimensions and
thicknesses
37-070
30 x 30 x 0.3 cm
37-071-4040
40 x 40 x 0.5 cm
37-071
30 x 30 x 0.5 cm
37-072-4040
40 x 40 x 1.0 cm
37-072
30 x 30 x 1.0 cm
37-074-4040
40 x 40 x 2.0 cm
37-073
30 x 30 x 1.5 cm
37-076-4040
40 x 40 x 3.0 cm
37-074
30 x 30 x 2.0 cm
37-078-4040
40 x 40 x 4.0 cm
37-075
30 x 30 x 2.5 cm
Custom sizes available
37-076
30 x 30 x 3.0 cm
37-078
30 x 30 x 4.0 cm
* Developed by Gene R. Feaster, Ph. D., Department of Radiation Therapy, University of Kansas Medical Center.
