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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 17, 2009
Michael J. Bushman, Bunker Hill, IL (US);
Stefan S. Jelesnianski, O'Fallon, MO (US);
Michael R. Mahoney, Wentzville, MO (US);
Michael J. Bushman, Bunker Hill, IL (US);
Stefan S. Jelesnianski, O'Fallon, MO (US);
Michael R. Mahoney, Wentzville, MO (US);
Mallinckrodt LLC, Hazelwood, MO (US);
Abstract
A radiopharmaceutical heater includes a heat-transfer member having a receptacle defined therein to receive a container (e.g., a vial). The heat-transfer member has a thermal conductivity greater than about 100 W/(mK) A radiation shield is disposed about the heat-transfer member wherein the radiation shield comprises lead, tungsten, tungsten-impregnated plastic, depleted uranium, or any combination thereof. A heating element is in thermal communication with the heat-transfer member wherein at least a portion of the heating element is located within the radiation shield. The heater includes compliant heat-transfer member shaped to receive the container.