CLOSED VIAL FILL SYSTEM FOR ASEPTIC DISPENSING
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Abstract
A closed path vial fill system includes a bulk product vial, a peristaltic pump operated by a stepper motor, a dispensing manifold assembly to which may be coupled at least one final product vial, an optional quality check station, and an optional waste collection system. A concentration, activity, and volume (CAV) sensor may be incorporated into the system to receive a radiopharmaceutical product directly from a synthesizing unit. A control system may be integrated into the system to provide automated control of various aspects of the radiopharmaceutical dispensing process. The system is used to aseptically dispense finished radiopharmaceuticals into receiving vessels, such as a Quality Control vial, a sterility vial, and/or final product vials, while providing users an efficient means for removing and discarding contaminated disposable components.
28 Citations
69 Claims
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1-49. -49. (canceled)
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50. A sterilized kit comprising:
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a final product vial comprising a septum; a fill cap comprising a spike capable of piercing the septum; and a packaging device comprising a vial containment portion sized to receive the final product vial. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69)
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64. A method of using a sterilized kit, the method comprising:
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providing a sterilized kit in a storage configuration, the sterilized kit comprising; a final product vial comprising a septum; a fill cap comprising a spike; and a packaging device having a vial containment portion sized to receive the final product vial; wherein the spike does not pierce the septum in the storage configuration; piercing the septum of the final product vial with the spike on the fill cap; and opening the sterilized kit.
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Specification