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Shipping systems to safely transport PET and SPECT radioactive material in compliance with applicable transport regulations.
PET Shipping Systems
Compact PET Shipping System for One Unit Dose Pig
Shipping System, PET, Single
Item # 001-786
Includes: PET Unit Dose Pig x1, Absorbent Sheets, and Shipping Container with Lead Shielding
For Shipping Syringes With or Without Needles Attached
This Compact PET Shipping System transports one 3 cc or 5 cc doses containing high-energy radionuclides such as FDG F-18. The system meets
- Yellow II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 500 mCi (18.5 GBq) of FDG F-18
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 58th Edition Sections 5.0.4.3, 10.5, and 10.6.1 thru 10.6.3.5
The PET Unit Dose Pig is encapsulated in durable, high-impact Lexan and polypropylene:
- Single twist thread to open and close
- No exposed lead
- Compatible with automatic washing equipment
Specifications
Container
| Dimensions | 11.75″ l x 11.75″ w x 12.5″ h (29.8 x 29.8 x 31.8 cm) | ~1 ft3 (0.03 m3) |
| Weight (Combined) | 38.3 lb (17.5 kg) |
Unit Dose Pig (Item # 001-785)
| Dimensions | 10.2″ h x 2.4″ dia (26 x 6 cm) |
| Lead Shielding | Body: 0.5″ (1.3 cm) | Top: 1.44″ (3.6 cm) | Bottom: 1.2″ (3 cm) |
| Weight | 8.7 lb (4 kg) each |
Compact PET Shipping System for Two Unit Dose Pigs
Shipping System, PET, Double
Item # 001-787
Includes: PET Unit Dose Pig x2, Absorbent Sheets, and Shipping Container with Lead Shielding
For Shipping Syringes With or Without Needles Attached
This Compact PET Shipping System transports two 3 cc or 5 cc doses containing high-energy radionuclides such as FDG F-18. The system meets
- Yellow II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 160 mCi (5.92 GBq) in one pig and 235 mCi (8.70 GBq) in the other, totaling 395 mCi (14.62 GBq) of FDG F-18
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 58th Edition Sections 5.0.4.3, 10.5, and 10.6.1 thru 10.6.3.5
The PET Unit Dose Pig is encapsulated in durable, high-impact Lexan and polypropylene:
- Single twist thread to open and close
- No exposed lead
- Compatible with automatic washing equipment
Specifications
Container
| Dimensions (Container) | 11.75″ l x 11.75″ w x 12.5″ h (29.8 x 29.8 x 31.8 cm) | ~1 ft3 (0.03 m3) |
| Weight (Combined) | 55.2 lb (25.2 kg) |
Unit Dose Pig (Item # 001-785)
| Dimensions | 10.2″ h x 2.4″ dia (26 x 6 cm) |
| Lead Shielding | Body: 0.5″ (1.3 cm) | Top: 1.44″ (3.6 cm) | Bottom: 1.2″ (3 cm) |
| Weight | 8.7 lb (4 kg) each |
Compact PET Shipping System for Three Unit Dose Pigs
Shipping System, PET, Triple
Item # 001-739
Includes: PET Unit Dose Pig x3, Absorbent Sheets, and Shipping Container with Lead Shielding
For Shipping Syringes With or Without Needles Attached
This Compact PET Shipping System transports three 3 cc or 5 cc doses containing high-energy radionuclides such as FDG F-18. The system meets
- Yellow II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to up to 235 mCi (8.70 GBq) in one pig, 160 mCi (5.92 GBq) in the second pig, and 140 mCi (5.18 GBq) in the third pig, totaling 535 mCi (19.80 GBq) of FDG F-18
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 58th Edition Sections 5.0.4.3, 10.5, and 10.6.1 thru 10.6.3.5
The PET Unit Dose Pigs are encapsulated in durable, high-impact Lexan and polypropylene:
- Single twist thread to open and close
- No exposed lead
- Compatible with automatic washing equipment
Specifications
Container
| Dimensions | 11.75″ l x 11.75″ w x 12.5″ h (29.8 x 29.8 x 31.8 cm) | ~1 ft3 (0.03 m3) |
| Weight (Combined) | 95 lb (43.1 kg) |
Unit Dose Pig (Item # 001-785)
| Dimensions | 10.2″ h x 2.4″ dia (26 x 6 cm) |
| Lead Shielding | Body: 0.5″ (1.3 cm) | Top: 1.44″ (3.6 cm) | Bottom: 1.2″ (3 cm) |
| Weight | 8.7 lb (4 kg) each |
Compact PET Shipping System for Vial Pig
Shipping System, PET, Vial
Item # 001-724
Includes: PET Vial Pig, Absorbent Sheets, and Shipping Container with Lead Shielding
The Compact PET Shipping System for Vial Pigs is designed to transport a 10, 20 or 30 ml vial containing high-energy radionuclides. The system meets
- Yellow II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 1.5 Ci (55.5 GBq) of FDG F-18
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 58th Edition Sections 5.0.4.3, 10.5, and 10.6.1 thru 10.6.3.5
Specifications
Container
| Dimensions | 11.75″ l x 11.75″ w x 12.5″ h (29.8 x 29.8 x 31.8 cm) | ~1 ft3 (0.03 m3) |
| Weight (Combined) | 49.7 lb (22.5 kg) |
Vial Pig (Item # 001-706)
| Dimensions | Exterior: 6.63″ h x 4.15″ dia (16.8 x 10.5 cm) | Interior: 2.76″ h x 1.51″ dia (7 x 3.8 cm) |
| Lead Shielding | Sides & Bottom: 1″ (2.5 cm) | Top: 1.75″ (4.4cm) |
| Weight | 21.3 lb (9.7 kg) |
PET Shipping System for Double-Ended PET Pig
Shipping System, PET, Vial
Item # 001-794
Includes: One Double-Ended PET Pig and Shipping Container with Lead.
The Double-Ended PET Pig is an all-in-one solution for the safe transport and administration of 511 keV radionuclides, such as FDG F-18. The pig is constructed in three sections of .6″ (1.5 cm) lead enclosed in durable Lexan. Depending on the stage of the injection process, only one section of the pig is removed. The injection itself is accomplished without removing the syringe from the pig. Simply open the administration port and push the tungsten plunger against the syringe plunger. During injection the pig is positioned on a stand. The Double-Ended Pig accommodates a 5 cc syringe and fits into its own compact shipping container. The system employs a unique design that decreases the weight and size of the container.
The system meets
- Yellow II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 475 mCi (17.58 GBq) of FDG F-18
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 58th Edition Sections 5.0.4.3, 10.5, and 10.6.1 thru 10.6.3.5
Specifications
Container
| Dimensions | 11.75″ l x 11.75″ w x 12.5″ h (29.8 x 29.8 x 31.8 cm) | ~1 ft3 (0.03 m3) |
| Weight | 36 lb (16.3 kg) |
Item # 001-793 Vial Pig
| Dimensions | 9.5″ h x 2.3″ dia at max point (24 x 5.8 cm) |
| Lead Shielding | Sides: 0.6″ (1.5 cm) | Bottom: 1.44″ (3.7 cm) | Top: 0.875″ (2.2 cm) |
| Weight | 9 lb (4 kg) |
Intego™ Vial Shipping System
Shipping System, PET, Vial
The Intego Vial Shipping System employs a unique Tungsten Vial Shield for use with the Medrad® Intego™ PET Infusion System. Manufactured to Medrad’s specifications, the Vial Shield transports a 30 ml Hospira vial. The system meets
- Yellow II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 2.5 Ci (92.5 GBq) of FDG F-18
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 58th Edition Sections 5.0.4.3, 10.5, and 10.6.1 thru 10.6.3.5
Specifications
Item # 001-723 Container
| Dimensions | 11.75″ l x 11.75″ w x 12.5″ h (29.8 x 29.8 x 31.8 cm) | ~1 ft3 (0.03 m3) |
| Lead Shielding | Top: 0.25″ (0.6 cm) | Bottom: 1″ (2.5 cm) | Sides: 0.375″ (0.95 cm) to 1.12″ (2.8 cm) |
| Weight | 42.8 lb (19.5 kg) |
Item # 001-708 Vial Shield
| Dimensions | Exterior: 5.83″ h x 3″ dia (15 x 8 cm) | Interior: 2.75″ h x 1.5″ dia (7 x 3.8 cm) |
| Tungsten Shielding | Sides & Bottom: 0.75″ (2 cm) | Cap: 1.4″ (3.5 cm) – 1.19″ (3 cm) |
| Weight | 15.4 lb (7 kg) |
SPECT Shipping Bag
Compact PET Shipping System for Three Unit Dose Pigs
Shipping Bag, Pro-Tec Pig
Item # 001-754
The durable, nylon, waterproof shipping bag is designed to accommodate up to 11 Pro-Tec Pigs containing syringes, ensuring safe, convenient handling of syringes from the pharmacy and back again. The system meets DOT 7A Type A packaging requirements.
Accommodates the most commonly used conventional and safety-engineered syringes.
Meets:
- Yellow II Type A packaging requirements
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 58th Edition Sections 5.0.4.3, 10.5, and 10.6.1 thru 10.6.3.5
Specifications
Shipping Bag
| Dimensions | 10.5″ h x 5.75″ w x 11.5 depth (26.7 x 14.6 x 29.2 cm) |
| Material | Exterior: Nylon | Interior: Polyester |
Pro-Tec Unit Dose Pig
| Dimensions | 8.5″ h x 1.94″ dia. (22 x 4.9 cm) |
| Lead Shielding | 0.25″ nominal thickness (0.64 cm) |
| Weight | 3 lb (1.4 kg) |
| Colour | Red (item # 001-280), White (item # 001-281), or Blue (item # 001-282) |
