The surgical device that encases the syringe during a radiopharmaceutical injection and is made from high-density tungsten alloy material is called the Tungsten Alloy PET Syringe 10cc Barrier CT Pet Syringe Protective. Such devices are used in imaging procedures like nuclear medicine imaging (fluoroscopy and CT scan) and radiopharmaceutical injections. In case of a medical staff interacting with radioactive contaminants, they are shielded from inadvertent exposure to radiation by tungsten alloy's superior radiation attenuation properties, and containment of radioactive debris prevents leakage or contact radiation from occurring.
As a result of radiation-containing properties, tungsten alloys have become ideal materials for shielding, due to their high density. This barrier jacket wraps the tungsten alloy layer and thus forms a physical isolation layer that prevents radiation leakage, increasing the resistance to gamma radiation. Protective performance results from blast shielding augmented by penetrating collision of radioactive energy, assuring safety in the operational atmosphere.
The molding design of the barrier adopts an integrated one that can completely encapsulate the 10cc injector body and is rigidly locked to special fixtures or screws to eliminate any movement during operation. A high-transparency lead glass window is fitted at the front end so that the medical personnel can, without the barrier's protection being removed, observe the state of the drug solution in the syringe in real time. This design strikes a balance between protection efficacy and ease of operation, sustaining seamless protective imaging workflows.
The protective 10cc barrier of tungsten alloy PET syringe greatly enhances the safety of nuclear medical imaging procedures. It minimizes the risk of radiation exposure while providing a reliable protective barrier for the medical personnel, ensuring encapsulated precision radiopharmaceutical injection, and helping the medical team efficiently diagnose and treat patients in a safe environment.
1. High density and strong shielding performance: Tungsten alloy has a remarkable density of 16.5-19.0 g/cm³ and unmatched radiation shielding capability for particles such as 18F and 11C used in PET. A tungsten alloy shield of 9mm thickness is capable of gamma radiation attenuation greater than 90% of the radiation intensity.
2. Non-toxic and environmentally friendly: Compared to other construction materials, tungsten alloy does not emit pollution as the alloy is "green" compared to other goods since it does not emit lead vascular toxins based on degradable constituents.
4. Durability: Tough impact resistance combines with the alloy's melting point and plasticity to grant the tungsten alloy a low-yield-strength protective barrier, allowing it to endure grueling slams that come with repeated use during simulated transport.
5. Great design: A specific lead glass window allows one to observe the medication scale. The protective locking mechanism incorporated into the shielding cover prevents the inadvertent activation of the stepper driver during transport.
6. Lightweight and small size: Ease of use and transport is enhanced as the volume and weight of tungsten alloy shielding covers are only three times less than the lead counterpart without sacrificing protection.
In PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans, tungsten alloy PET injector covers are used when injecting radioactive tracers (like 18F-FDG). These covers block the tracer's radioactivity, keeping medical staff safe from radiation exposure.
In nuclear medicine labs, researchers use these shielding covers to protect themselves while handling radioactive isotopes.
In medical research, the covers are also used during tracer injections to track how drugs spread and metabolize in the body.
Material | WNiFe alloy |
Shield Thickness | Tungsten(2-2.5mm) |
Volume | 1cc, 3cc, 5cc, 10cc, 20cc |
Density | 17.0g/cm3-18.5g/cm3 |
Size | Customized |
Lead Glass Window | 1.5-3mmPb |
Delivery time | About 20 days |
Standard | ASTM, GB |
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