PET Shipping System for Vial Pig

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The PET Shipping System for Vial Pigs is designed to transport a 10 ml or 30 ml vial containing high energy radionuclides. The system meets DOT II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 925 mCi of FDG F-18. A unique feature of the system is a design that allows the shipping container to remain on the floor. The technologist only has to lift the 001-705 Vial Pig. The entire system weighs 77.1 lb. Conveniently, the 001-705 Vial Pig fits the 042-465 Dose Drawing System.

PET Shipping System for Vial Pigs consists of:

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

Regulations:

Meets DOT II Type A packaging requirements when shipping up to 925 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.
 
Specifications

001-706 Vial Pig

  • Dimensions:
    - Exterior: 6.1" h x 4" dia (15.5 x 10.2 cm)
    - Interior: 3.10" h x 1.56" dia (7.8 x 3.9 cm)
  • Lead Shielding: 1" thick (2.5 cm)
  • Weight: 19.5 lb (8.8 kg)

001-724 PET Shipping System, Vial

  • Dimensions:
    - Container: 13" l x 13" w x 19.5" h (33 x 33 x 49.5 cm)
    - Cubic Feet: 1.9 cu ft (.05 cu meters)
  • Lead Shielding (Combined): 1.55" (1.39 cm)
  • Weight (Combined): 77.1 lb (35 kg)

001-724   Shipping System, PET, Vial*
                 For 10 or 30 ml vials.
                 Includes 001-706 Vial Pig and
                 Shipping Container with lead shielding.
 
Components:

001-706   Pig, Vial, PET, 10/30 ml, 1" lead
                For 30 ml vials.
                Includes 001-707 Vial Pig Adapter, to accommodate 10 ml vials.
                Includes three Absorbent Sheets.*

Related: 
001-707 Adapter, Vial Pig, 10 ml
                Allows 001-706 Vial Pig to accommodate 10 ml vials.
  
001-730  Cart, Transport, PET Shipping System
 
001-771  Sheets, Absorbent, 100/pkg
  
001-726 Tags, Security, 25/pkg
                Used to identify unauthorized access. 

* Note: System requires Absorbent Sheet to meet required DOT and IATA standards.