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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2004
Kevin Graves, Catawissa, MO (US);
Andrew Williams, Lake St. Louis, MO (US);
Andrew M. Schadt, Edwardsville, IL (US);
David M. Wong, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Kevin Graves, Catawissa, MO (US);
Andrew Williams, Lake St. Louis, MO (US);
Andrew M. Schadt, Edwardsville, IL (US);
David M. Wong, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Mallinckrodt Inc., St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
An automated bulk dispensing system and a method of use including selectively receiving a predetermined amount of radioactive liquid from a second container into a third container, selectively receiving a predetermined amount of nonradioactive liquid from a first container into a fourth container or directly into the third container depending on whether kits or multi-dose containers of medicine are desired. Preferably, this is for nuclear pharmaceuticals. Displacement mechanisms that are connected to the third container and fourth container are for mixing and dispensing liquid. There is at least one control valve, preferably three control valves, which are each controlled by drive mechanisms. The mixed liquid from the third container can be transferred to a recipient container. There is also a gas vent and bubble detector to eliminate bubbles with a processor that is also utilized to control the displacement mechanisms and the drive mechanisms.