A photographic imaging system and method for brachytherapy device
verification is disclosed. The method involves receiving an order from a
customer; loading a container with materials according to the order to
create a loaded container; making a photographic image of the loaded
container; and using the photographic image to verify that the order and
the loaded container match. The verification system employs an order
form, a photographic imaging device and apparatus for associating
information with the photographic image to provide verification that an
order has been filled correctly. Also disclosed is a brachytherapy system
including at least one container containing radioactive brachytherapy
materials, an order form and at least one photographic image of said at
least one container showing the radioactive brachytherapy materials. The
brachytherapy system of the invention ensures easy, safe and essentially
error-free verification that orders for brachytherapy materials have been
properly filled.