Multi-vial dispensing

摘要

A multi-vial dispensing cassette provides serial dispensement of radiopharmaceutical fluid into a plurality of dispense vials connected in series. Needle holders may be provided for one or more vials in the cassette and at clip may be incorporated into the needle holder. Each dispense vial has a body and a cap with a fill needle and a withdrawal needle. The withdrawal needle of one vial is connected to the fill needle of an adjacent vial.

主权项

1. A multi-vial dispensing cassette, wherein each vial includes a vial body defining a vial cavity and is closed by an elastomeric septum, said cassette comprising:
a first fluid line for extending in fluid communication between the vial cavities of a first and second vial, said first fluid line comprising an elongate hollow conduit supporting an elongate hollow needle at each end thereof; a second fluid line for extending in fluid communication between the vial cavities of the second vial and a third vial, said second fluid line comprising an elongate hollow conduit supporting an elongate hollow needle at each end thereof; and a vent needle insertable into the vial cavity of third vial, said vent needle being connected to a filter so as to protect the contents of the vials from contamination; wherein a fill needle is insertable into the vial cavity of the first vial, the fill needle being connected to a source of product fluid.