Customized Type A Packaging

Radiopharmaceutical shipments are rarely identical. Each isotope, activity level and transport condition requires a specific packaging configuration.

Selecting the appropriate Type A packaging requires evaluating several factors that determine the required shielding, inner packaging configuration and overall packaging design.

Key factors include:

• Isotope type and half-life: determines shielding requirements and the delivery timeframe.
• Activity level: defines the required shielding materials and container configuration.
• Shipment volume: indicates whether the shipment concerns a single patient dose or multi-dose material.
• Transport mode: road or air transport influences certification requirements and packaging design.
• Temperature requirements: certain radiopharmaceuticals require temperature control such as 2–8 °C, 15–25 °C or dry ice.
• Vial type: determines the suitable lead pot configuration and inner packaging.
• Single-use or reusable packaging: defines whether the packaging is designed for occasional shipments or repeated transport.

Based on these parameters, Von Gahlen develops a packaging configuration that ensures safe, compliant and efficient transport of radiopharmaceuticals. Available as single-use or reusable packaging solutions depending on the logistics model.

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