Vial Shields
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Designed to protect clinicians from exposures while preparing and handling doses of radionuclides, ALARA provides a variety of vial shields for various applications.
Lead Vial Shields
Lead Vial Shield with Magnetic Top – No Glass
Item # 053-610
Designed to facilitate quick and easy access, the Lead Vial Shields feature a tungsten screw top with a magnetic cap. For easy identification, a recessed hole is located on the top of the cap to accommodate a coloured label.
Specifications
- O.D.: 1.7″ dia x 3.0″ h (4.3 x 7.8 cm)
- I.D.: 1.05″ dia x 2.24″ h (2.7 x 5.7 cm)
- Lead Shielding: 0.31″ thick (0.79 cm)
- Lead Equivalency 0.286″ thick lead for Tc-99m
- Accommodates Vial Size: 10 ml
- Weight: 2.2 lb (1 kg)
- Includes a sheet of colored labels
Lead Vial Shield with Magnetic Top with Glass
Item # 053-611
Designed to facilitate quick and easy access, the Lead Vial Shields feature a tungsten screw top with a magnetic cap. For easy identification, a recessed hole is located on the top of the cap to accommodate a coloured label.
Specifications
- O.D.: 1.7″ dia x 3.0″ h (4.3 x 7.8 cm)
- I.D.: 1.05″ dia x 2.24″ h (2.7 x 5.7 cm)
- Lead Shielding: 0.31″ thick (0.79 cm)
- Lead Equivalency 0.286″ thick lead for Tc-99m
- Accommodates Vial Size: 10 ml
- Weight: 2.2 lb (1 kg)
- Includes a sheet of colored labels
Lead Vial Shield
Item # 001-236
This Vial Shield is designed to aid in preparation of radiopharmaceuticals that require boiling.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 2″ dia x 3.875″ h (5 x 9.8 cm)
- Lead Shielding: 0.25″ thick (0.64 cm)
- Accommodates Vial Sizes: up to 1.5″ dia x 3.125″ h (3.8 x 7.9 cm)
- 3 lb (1.4 kg)
Tungsten Vial Shields
The Tungsten Vial Shield is designed to greatly reduce exposure to vials containing liquid radioisotopes. Vials can be loaded from the top or bottom of the shield. A loss-proof slide injection port on the top allows easy access to the vial septum.
Tungsten Vial Shield
Item # 053-807
Specifications
- OD: 1.44″ dia x 2.8″ h (3.7 x 7 cm)
- I.D.: 1″ x 2.25″ (2.5 x 5.7 cm)
- Tungsten Shielding: 0.19” (0.4 cm)
- 0.271” (0.69 cm) lead equivalency for Tc-99m
- Accommodates 10 ml vials
- 1.65 lb (0.75 kg)
Tungsten Vial Shield with Magnetic Cap
Item # 053-806
Specifications
- O.D. 1.44″ dia x 2.99″ h (3.7 x 7.59 cm)
- O.D.: (at grip ring): 1.74″ dia x 2.99 (4.4 x 7.59 cm)
- I.D.: 1.02″ dia x 2.25″ h (2.6 x 5.7 cm)
- Attenuation: > 99% for Tc-99m
- Tungsten Shielding: 0.2″ thick (.51 cm)
- 0.286″ lead equivalency for Tc-99m
- Accommodates 10 ml vials
- 1.75 lb (0.80 kg)
Lead Glass Vial Shields
High Density Lead Glass Vial Shield
Item # 001-075
High Density Lead Glass Vial Shields reduce hand exposure and provides clear visibility. Shields can accommodate 5 – 30 ml vials. Shields have a removable cap that makes cleaning and needle insertion as simple while maintaining a sleek, attractive appearance. Automatic centering action positions vials within the shield and holds them securely for extra safety and convenience.
Specifications
- 0.12″ (3 mm) lead equivalency
- Accommodates Vials 5 – 30 ml
- 3 lb (1.4 kg)
