Design and performance evaluation of single-use whole-sterile "plug & play" kits for routine automated production of [(11)C]choline and [(11)C]methionine with radiopharmaceutical quality

Appl Radiat Isot. 2010 Dec;68(12):2298-301. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2010.07.003. Epub 2010 Jul 22.

Abstract

We herein describe the design and performance evaluation of single-use whole-sterile "plug & play" kits for routine automated production of [(11)C]methionine and [(11)C]choline for human use. Kits were designed for maximal simplicity and ease of using modules from Eckert & Ziegler Modular Lab System. The use of all-disposable sterile medical-grade material, helps ensure safety and cGMP compliance. The quick set-up and removal ("plug & play") also reduces radiation burden to operator.

MeSH terms

  • Automation
  • Carbon Radioisotopes / chemistry*
  • Choline / chemical synthesis*
  • Methionine / chemical synthesis*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Carbon Radioisotopes
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Methionine
  • Choline