Compact PET Shipping System for One Unit Dose Pig

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For shipping syringes with or without needles attached.

This Compact PET Shipping System transports one 3 cc or 5 cc syringe containing high-energy radionuclides such as FDG F-18. Syringes fit into the pig with or without an attached needle. Designed to conserve space and minimize weight, the fully loaded shipping container weighs less than 40 lb. An important feature is that the shipping container can be left at a convenient height while the pig (9 pounds) can be easily removed from the container. The pig is then placed behind an L-Block for dose loading and unloading. All PET L-Block Shields incorporate a hex-shaped plate that corresponds with the hex shape at the base of the pig. This design element allows one-handed loading and unloading of pigs.

The 001-785 Unit Dose Pig is encapsulated in high-impact polycarbonate and polypropylene, making the pig durable, easy to clean and compatible with automatic washing systems. A single twist opens or closes the pig, reducing handling time.

The system meets DOT II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 500 mCi of FDG F-18.

Compact PET Shipping System for One Unit Dose Pig consists of:

  • PET Unit Dose Pig
  • Absorbent Sheets
  • Shipping Container with lead shielding

The PET Unit Dose Pig is encapsulated in high-impact polycarbonate and polypropylene:

  • Single twist thread to open and close
  • No exposed lead
  • Compatible with automatic washing equipment 
     

Specifications

001-785 Unit Dose Pig

  • Dimensions: 10.2" h x 2.4" dia (26 x 6 cm)
  • Lead Shielding:
    - Body: .5" thick (1.3 cm)
    - Ends: 1.2" thick, bottom; 1.44" thick, top (3 cm and 3.6 cm)
  • Weight: 8.7 lb (4 kg)

001-786 PET Shipping System, Single

  • Dimensions:
    - Container: 11.75" l x 11.75" w x 12.5" h (29.8 x 29.8 x 31.8 cm)
    - Cubic Feet: ~1 cu ft (.03 cu meters)
  • Weight (Combined): 38.3 lb (17.5 kg)

Regulations: 
Meets DOT II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 500 mCi of FDG F-18. 
 
Meets IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 47th Edition Sections 5.0.4.3, 10.5, and 10.6.1 thru 10.6.3.5.
 

001-786 Shipping System, PET, Single
                 For single Unit Dose Pig.
                 Includes 001-785 Unit Dose Pig and
                 Shipping Container with lead shielding.

Component:

001-785 Pig, Unit Dose, PET, 3/5 cc, .5" lead
                Accommodates syringes with or without needle.   

Related: 
 
001-730 Cart, Transport, PET Shipping System 
001-771 Sheets, Absorbent, 100/pkg 
001-726 Tags, Security, 25/pkg
                 Used to identify unauthorized access
 
U.S. Patent No. 6,586,758 B2
U.S. Patent No. 6,822,253 B1