Patent ID: 6781142
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: G21F

Abstract:
A radiation-shielding container for a radiopharmaceutical, the container comprising:a generally cylindrical base formed of a radiation-shielding material and including an inner surface defining a cavity and a central axis, the cavity including an open end and a closed end and the base defining at least one helically extending recess that is radially outwardly recessed with respect to the inner surface and extends generally inwardly from the open end; and a generally cylindrical cap formed of a radiation-shielding material and including a generally annular protrusion that is receivable by the cavity, the cap also including at least one tab extending radially outwardly from the annular protrusion and engageable with the at least one recess to secure the cap to the base and to thereby close the cavity.