Posisafe® Type A container

The shielded transport and storage containers Posisafe® Type A allows for the safe containment of radioactive sources. It protects operators and the environment from contamination and exposure to alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation.

Full biological protection of the operator and the environment from contamination and exposition to ionising radiations

Two overpack models are proposed to improve radiation protection. Indeed, these overpacks increase the distance factor to the source during package handling operations.
A fireproof holding and stability foam guarantees the integrity of the transported radioactive source. This foam absorbs potential shocks of the container with a temperature resistance from -40°C to +70°C.
A large locking handle screwed on each model and the lid with an O-ring, ensures the Posisafe® safety and ergonomics.
The tight containment of the transported source as well as a good grip and stability of the container are guarenteed.

Each model is compatible with our Easypet type fractionating cabinets and our Posijet® preparation and injection unit, capable of receiving multi-dose vials of radiopharmaceuticals.

Posisafe® Type A: the essential multifunctional and multi-purpose container in nuclear medicine

The wide range of Posisafe® products is available in several container models: in 20 mm tungsten “Posisafe® W20” and 30 mm “Posisafe® W30” or in 30 mm lead with “Posisafe® Pb30”. This wide choice guarantees the radiation protection adapted to the radioisotope considered.

These shielded containers are approved as Type A packages with overpack (UN 2915 and UN 2908) for radioactive materials other than special forms, non-fissile or fissile excepted, regardless of the mode of transport: road, air, sea and rail.

Regulatory compliance – TYPE A packages:

Lemer Pax provides empty packaging that has undergone the qualification tests for Type A packages in accordance with IAEA Safety Standard – Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2018 Edition).

A package provides containment during the transport phase of radioactive materials to protect people and the environment from contamination and exposure to radiation from radioisotopes:

• UN 2915: Radioactive material, Type A package non-special form, non-fissile or fissile-excepted.
• UN 2910: Radioactive material, excepted package-limited quantity of material.
• UN 2908: Radioactive material, excepted package-empty packaging.
• UN 3322: Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-III) non-fissile or fissile excepted.

The radiation protection consists of 30 mm of lead eq. to obtain a uniform surface exposure rate during all transport.
The radioactive materials placed in the Type A package are calculated by the user of the packaging in accordance with IAEA Safety Standard – Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2018 Edition).

IAEA – No. SSR-6 (2018) Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material.

Definition of Exclusive Transport: § 221 Non-exclusive shipment by rail or road: § 573