Compact PET Shipping System for Vial Pig

Can be placed at a convenient height while the pig is easily removed from the shipping case

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The Compact PET Shipping System for Vial Pigs is designed to transport a 10 ml or 30 ml vial containing high-energy radionuclides. Designed to conserve space and minimize weight, the entire system weighs only 50 lb. An important feature is that the shipping container can be placed at a convenient height while the pig is easily removed from the shipping case. For added safety and convenience, the vial pig can then be placed in the 042-466 Dose Drawing System for drawing doses from the vial.

The system meets DOT II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 2.5 Ci (92.5 GBq) of FDG F-18.

Features

PET Shipping System for Vial Pigs consists of:

  • PET Vial Pig
  • Absorbent Sheets
  • Shipping Container with lead shielding

Specifications

001-706 Vial Pig

  • Dimensions:
    – O.D.: 6.63″ h x 4.15″ dia (16.8 x 10.5 cm)
    – I.D.: 2.76″ h x 1.51″ dia (7 x 3.8 cm)
  • Lead Shielding:
    – Sides and Bottom: 1″ thick (2.5 cm)
    – Top: 1.75″ (4.4 cm)
    Weight: 21.3 lb (9.7 kg)

001-724 PET Shipping System, Vial

  • 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): 49.7 lb (22.5 kg)

Regulations

  • Meets DOT II Type A packaging requirements Meets DOT Yellow II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 1.5 Ci (55.5 GBq) of FDG F-18
  • Meets IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Meets IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 60th Edition Sections 5.0.4.3, 10.5, and 10.6.1 thru 10.6.3.5.

Item Numbers

001-724  Shipping System, PET, Vial- Includes 001-706 Vial Pig and shipping container with lead shielding.

Component

001-706 Pig, Vial, PET, 30 ml, 1″ lead- Transports 10*, 20* & 30 ml vials. Requires Vial/Pig Adapter, sold separately.

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