Radiopharmaceuticals are special tracer substances, which, in conjunction with radionuclides, are used in the diagnostics or therapy of diseases. Given their short half-life, these must be produced “on demand” and used as soon as possible. Due to radiation levels, the manufacturing process has to be conducted in so-called hot cells – areas shielded by lead plates and lead glass. Production, filling and final sterilization are therefore highly automated and outside intervention is only possible by using manipulators. …more
