Patent ID: 7235216

Claim:
A synthesizer for producing radiopharmaceuticals comprising: a) a stationary processor having a disposable kit interface planar structure disposed substantially vertically and at least: i) a plurality of rotary actuators protruding horizontally from said interface surface, ii) a plurality of push-on fluidic connectors protruding horizontally from said interface surface, and iii) structure for releasably interfacing a disposable kit to said rotary actuators and push-on connectors by means of linear actuators that provide translation in a horizontal direction; and b) at least one disposable kit having: i) a processor interface planar structure disposed substantially vertically containing at least: 1) a plurality of rotary slide valves having rotors adapted to interface with said rotary actuators and apertures for making fluidic connections to flexible tubing, and 2) a plurality of push-on fluidic connectors adapted to interface with said processor push-on fluidic connectors and having fittings for making fluidic connections to flexible tubing, and ii) a reagent and reactor vessel mounting structure affixed to said processor interface planar structure and disposed generally horizontally opposite said processor containing at least: 1) a plurality of vessel mounting structures, said mounting structures having fittings for making fluidic connections to flexible tubing, and 2) a plurality of flexible tubes for connecting said fittings of one vessel mounting structure to another and to said rotary slide valve apertures and push-on connectors.