An essential medical transport device for nuclear diagnostics applications containing metastable isotope liquids.
Guarantees safe and flawless extraction procedure and ensures maximum protection from radioactivity for all involved.
Radionuclide generators provide short-lived radioactive substances at the point of use and are essential in nuclear medicine. Despite built-in shielding, both manufacturing and medical staff are exposed to radiation due to operation time and distance from activity.
Turning a task once defined by caution into one defined by control.
The project questioned how professionals interact with radionuclide generators.
Design strategy grounded in extensive field research focuses on ergonomics and operational speed to reduce radiation exposure. Design features minimize handling duration and optimize movements under protective constraints.
The base integrates finger recesses with structural supports, blending engineering requirements with design considerations to allow one hand to lift while the other stabilizes, supporting safe, body-distant handling.
Steering wheel inspired design accommodates various hand sizes, genders, age groups and improves accessibility, allowing user to find the most comfortable grip.
Jury‘s statement of German Design Awards:
“ A sophisticated safety concept takes center stage: The quick-release carrying lid of ‘Mon-Tek Mo/Tc-99 Generator’ effectively reduces radiation exposure and consistently protects users*. The ergonomic multi-handle stands out with its clever design, creating distance and enabling safe, intuitive handling. This confident combination of protection, functionality and aesthetics distinguishes the project in an outstanding way and sets a new benchmark for the industry. “
The quick-locking mechanism allows one-handed single-motion closure with audible feedback. Interactions are optimized for speed, safety and repeatability.
9 meter drop test
The generator enables safe and rapid transfer of radioactive material from production facilities to clinics. Its container design complies with IAEA Specific Safety Requirements, including drop tests and leak-tightness verification. Numerous prototypes tested for validation.
Lock mechanisms were developed for two discrete functions. Top lid was designed for reliable quick access in clinic use, and the bottom section is exclusively accessible in production.
Designed for multiple reuse cycles within its lifespan, the generator promotes sustainable material and component use. Wear-prone parts, such as the elution socket, are separated from the main body, allowing small modules to be renewed. This repair-oriented approach reduces material consumption and waste. Adaptive subcomponents extend product life. Structural optimization meets IAEA drop-test requirements with minimal material. By reducing waste and supporting safe handling of radioactive materials.
