Tungsten Alloy Syringe Shield

Staff preparing and injecting radiopharmaceuticals in hospitals may receive significant radiation doses to their hands. These doses may be high enough to warrant that they be classified as radiation workers. The influence of local shielding on finger doses has been investigated. Staff preparing radioactive liquids in a radionuclide dispensary and drawing up and injecting radiopharmaceuticals in a nuclear medicine department have been studied.

The Tungsten Alloy Syringe Shield magnetically docks with the ChinaTungsten

Dispensing Pig. Designed to accept 3cc, 5cc and 10cc B-D syringes, it places the needle inside the vial septum when engaged. The body of the shield is constructed of solid tungsten 2.1cm thick for maximum shielding. The external calibration rod allows the precise volume to be withdrawn without a leaded glass viewing port, where high exposure levels cannot be adequately shielded. The system allows the plunger to be pulled back with a pair of forceps, allowing you to keep your exposure as low as reasonably achievable.

Product Description

High strength tungsten carbide
   
The daily operation bumps will not affect the shape of the pot and protection ability
   
Solid tungsten walls 2.25cm thick
   
Weighs only 15.6lbs.
   
The "T" handle on the cap allows the unit to be easily lifted out of traditional "ammo can" delivery cases.
   
The threaded top provides easy access to the 3 or 5 or 10cc syringe.
   
The use of the thermos style handle reduces hand exposure by permitting to be carried to the imaging suite without holding container sidewalls.
   
Prior to injection, the base unscrews, allowing the centre portion to be used as a syringe shield.
   
When placed in the optional Cradle, patient administrations can be performed with ease and maximum shielding.