Operation Instructions for
CALIDOSE
®
DISPENSER
for use with Lantheus Xenon Xe-133 Gas
LOADING
(continued)
8. Holding the shielded vial holder upright (and
pointed away from the body), insert it into the
dispenser until seated. DO NOT PUSH PLUNGER AT
THIS TIME.
The loaded CALIDOSE
®
Dispenser is now ready for
use and can be put aside until needed. Note that
the appropriate radiation protection precautions
should be taken with this unit.
USING
1. Affix the CALIDOSE
®
dispenser to a spirometer
or related breathing apparatus.
2. Puncture septum of loaded vial by pushing
plunger into the dispenser.
3. Immediately squeeze the rubber bulb, and then
release
4. Detach CALIDOSE
®
assembly from breathing
apparatus.
STORING
Remove vial holder from dispenser. The used vial should
no longer contain enough residual Xenon Xe-133 to
cause any additional radiation exposure to the
operator. Once confirmed that the vial has been
emptied of its contents, it may be removed by hand
for disposal as low level radioactive waste. Replace
vial holder in dispenser for easy storage.
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CALIDOSE, Lantheus Medical Imaging, and the corporate logo are registered trademarks of Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. ©2021 Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. All rights reserved. NUC 231 January 2021
Specify
Lantheus Xenon Xe-133
when ordering from your local Radiopharmacy
To order from Lantheus, contact your
Lantheus Sales Representative
or call Customer Service: 1-800-299-3431
www.lantheus.com
For additional information see our
Instructional Video
at
www.lantheus.com
Spirometer
The CALIDOSE
®
Dispenser is for use ONLY with
Lantheus Xenon Xe-133 vials.
