Patent ID: 6614040
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: G21F

Abstract:
An apparatus that acts as a shield for radiopharmaceuticals and protects individuals from radioactivity comprising:a first body with a first hollow core that is open on a first edge and a second edge of said first body, said first hollow core for housing an insert; a second body with a second hollow core that is open on a first edge and closed on a second edge of said second body, said second hollow core for housing said insert; a third body with a third hollow core that is open on first edge of said third body, said third hollow core fixedly communicates with a hollow stem, said hollow stem is open on a second edge of said third body, said third hollow core for housing said insert; said insert housing a hypodermic syringe with a radiopharmaceutical; a first connection means wherein said first body releasably communicates with said second body for providing protection from said radioactivity; a second connection means that said first body releasably communicates with said third body for providing protection from said radioactivity; a third connection means for said third body to releasably communicate a dose applicator for injection and measuring said radiopharmaceutical in said hypodermic syringe; and said dose applicator for slideably positioning said insert, hypodermic syringe and radiopharmaceutical into and out of said first and third body when said secondary is removed whereby said individuals easily measure, transport and inject said radiopharmaceutical in said hypodermic syringe.