Biodex Vial Pig PET 1 in. Lead Shield for 30 ml Vial

Biodex PET Vial Pig, 1-inch Lead Shielding for 30 mL Vials (001-706) – Single Unit

The Biodex PET Vial Pig (001-706) is a heavy-duty, high-density radiation shielding container engineered specifically for the safe containment, transport, and dispensing of high-energy Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals such as Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG F-18). Featuring a thick 1-inch (25.4 mm) lead shield encased in a durable, easy-to-clean housing, this vial pig effectively attenuates 511 keV annihilation photons to protect nuclear medicine technologists, radiopharmacists, and transport personnel. Designed to accommodate standard 30 mL radiopharmaceutical vials, the container features a secure threaded cap mechanism that allows for quick access and seamless integration into PET shipping systems and radiopharmacy dose preparation stations.

Technical Performance & Radiation Protection

• 1-Inch Heavy Lead Shielding Barrier: Encased with 1 inch (25.4 mm) of solid lead shielding throughout the body and cap assembly. This dense attenuation profile drastically reduces exposure rates from high-energy PET isotopes (511 keV) during dose preparation and internal transport.
• 30 mL Vial Cavity Capacity: Specifically dimensions to securely hold standard 30 mL multidose radiopharmaceutical vials, keeping them centered and upright to prevent tipping or liquid spillage during transportation.
• Secure Threaded Cap Closure: Outfitted with a rapid, precision-threaded top cap that ensures a tight radiation seal while allowing fast, effortless opening and closing to minimize hands-on handling time and extremity dose.
• Decontaminable Outer Housing: Constructed with a smooth, impact-resistant external coating over the lead body that simplifies routine radiological decontamination wipes and prevents direct hand contact with raw lead.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number / MPN: 001-706
• Primary Manufacturer: Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. (A Mirion Technologies Company)
• Application Classification: PET Radiopharmaceutical Vial Shielding / Transport Pig
• Lead Shielding Thickness: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) continuous lead attenuation
• Vial Compatibility: Accommodates standard 30 mL PET radiopharmaceutical vials
• Energy Compatibility: Optimized for 511 keV PET radionuclides (including F-18, Ga-68, Cu-64, and N-13)
• Construction Materials: High-density lead core encapsulated within a painted aluminum/plastic impact-resistant protective shell
• Overall Dimensions: Approximately 4.1 inches (10.4 cm) outer diameter by 7.1 inches (18.0 cm) height
• System Integration: Fully compatible with Biodex Compact PET Shipping Containers and automated dose synthesis bench stations
• Packaging Configuration: Single complete PET vial pig unit (body and cap assembly)

Key Benefits & Applications

• PET Radiopharmacy Dose Preparation: The gold standard for shielding multidose vials containing high-energy PET tracers during elution, draw-up, and dose assay measuring in dose calibrators.
• ALARA Dose Reduction: Directly supports As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) radiation safety programs by reducing whole-body and extremity exposure for nuclear medicine staff.
• DOT-Compliant Radiopharmaceutical Transport: Serves as the primary internal shielding component for DOT-approved shipping containers used to distribute radioactive vials from central nuclear pharmacies to clinical imaging centers.
• Long-Term Durability & Reusability: Built to withstand daily heavy-duty use, chemical decontamination sprays, and repeated transit cycles without compromising shielding integrity.

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