| CardioGen-82 Radionuclide generator |
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| Tuesday, 02 August 2011 15:24 |
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The BNMS is aware of reports from the United States that there have been problems with the CardioGen-82 radionuclide generator that produces Rb-82-chloride injection for cardiac PET scanning. At this time, US Food and Drug Administration believes that the risk of harm from this exposure is minimal and it would take much more radiation to cause any severe adverse health effects in patients. The estimated amount of excess radiation that two patients have received is similar to that other patients may receive with cumulative exposure to certain other types of heart scan. This type of scan is not a commonly undertaken within the UK. The generator has been withdrawn and Rubidium-82 scanning has been suspended pending further quality control assessments. For further information contact Prof Alan Perkins - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it until 12 August thereafter Ms Sarah Allen - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
