Flood Sources

The Eckert and Ziegler Isotope Products (EZIP) Co-57 Flood Source provides a uniform field of radiation for evaluation of Nuclear Medicine gamma camera performance, allowing detection and correction of any camera malfunction prior to diagnostic use. The typical useful life of the Co-57 flood source is approximately 2 years. The Co-57 flood sources are available in a variety of circular and rectangular dimensions, with activities to meet the standards established by the manufacturers of the gamma cameras.

Construction

EZIP’s FeatherLite Co-57 flood sources consist of cobalt chloride uniformly dispersed onto a thin substrate which is then placed in an ABS encapsulation and ultrasonically welded. Perflexion flood sources consist of Co-57 uniformly dispersed in a polyurethane matrix within a flexible coated-fabric capsule.

Quality

EZIP’s manufacturing process ensures that Nuclear Medicine customers will receive the highest quality flood source available to perform quality control on gamma cameras. Flood sources are scanned using a gamma camera. The camera images each flood source for parameters including differential and integral non-uniformity in accordance with ANSI N42.27. Visual checks are performed to detect any distortions of the active element and the outside capsule. A leak test is performed on all sources prior to shipment.

Uniformity

EZIP’s flood sources are manufactured according to the following specifications: CV ≤ 1.0% INU ≤ 3.6%

FLOOD SOURCES ARE AVAILABLE WITH AN OPTIONAL CASE. IF A CASE IS NOT REQUESTED, THE FLOOD SOURCE WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH A LEAD LINED CARDBOARD CONTAINER.

FeatherLite™

FeatherLite weighs up to 60% less than other rigid flood sources. FeatherLite is even easier to handle, saving strain on your back. FeatherLite is now available for all popular cameras

The lightest flood source             US Patent No. 6,787,786. Sealed Source and Device Registration No. CA0510S120S

Product Code	Active Dimensions	Overall Dimensions	Activity (mCi)	Activity (MBq)
MED3706	470mm diameter	483mm diameter	5-20	185-740
MED3709	610mm x 419mm	683mm x 454mm	5-20	185-740
MED3722	277mm x 277mm	302mm x 302mm	5-20	185-740
MED372	254mm x 406mm	267mm x 419mm	5-20	185-740

C-Thru™

C-Thru’s source holder is made of transparent, durable plastic. The radioactive area is clearly visible, enabling the C-Thru source to be easily positioned on the camera head.

The only transparent flood source         US Patent No. 7,172,799. Sealed Source and Device Registration No. MA-1059-S-359-S

Product Code	Active Dimensions	Overall Dimensions	Activity (mCi)	Activity (MBq)
CTRF10000 - 10003	620mm x 420mm	700mm x 538mm	5-20	185-740
CTRF10017-10019	406mm x 254mm	445mm x 368mm	5-20	185-740
CTRF10012	226mm x 226mm	318mm x 280mm	10	370
CTRF13770A *	386mm x 231mm	400mm x 250mm	10	370
CTRF10050-10053	470 mm diameter	534mm diameter	5-20	185-740

* Aluminum capsule, this is not a transparent flood source.

Perflexion™

The Perflexion flood source reduces bulk and weight with its unique flexible design and tungsten composite Wolfguard shield.

The only flexible flood source         US Patent No. 7,233,012. Sealed Source and Device Registration No. CA0406S180S

Product Code	Active Dimensions	Overall Dimensions	Activity (mCi)	Activity (MBq)
PF16R	406 mm x 266 mm	442 mm x 302 mm	5-20	185-740
PF18C	470 mm diameter	508 mm diameter	5-20	185-740
PF24R	610 mm x 419 mm	645 mm x 454 mm	5-20	185-740

* Other sizes and activities available. Please contact EZIP for information.

 

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