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Production of 99mTc Using a Centralised Generator
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Title |
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Production of 99mTc Using a Centralised Generator.
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Objectives |
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- Supplying 99mTc (Technetium) manufactured in the institute using a centralised generator, which is installed in one of their hot cells.
- To create 13 permanent jobs, including 10 jobs for INR staff.
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Background |
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The project aims at supplying 99mTc (Technetium) manufactured in the institute using a centralised generator, which is installed in one of their hot cells. The Institute is well equipped to manufacture radio-isotopes and handle radioactive materials. They have a 10 MW research reactor and a number of hot cells as well as three accelerators.
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Proposers |
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The project initiator is the Kiev-based Institute for Nuclear Research of the National Academy
of Sciences of Ukraine. The project will be implemented by the department responsible for the
VRR-M research reactor. One of the department's activities is investigations in the development
of new methods and technologies for radioisotope production. Work on the technological
development of medical isotope production were initiated at the mid -1990s. The department has a
radiochemical laboratory equipped with hot cells and scientific devices for product quality
control.
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Plan |
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The Institute needs to purchase modern equipment so that it can routinely supply the isotopes to
meet the required quality, contamination and sterility requirements. They also need to obtain
national licenses to supply the products, implement robust and documented quality control systems;
and carry out pilot production to prove the process. In addition, some staff training is needed to
be provided for them to understand the requirements for quality control and Good Manufacturing
Practice.
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Jobs |
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13 new jobs (including 10 jobs for INR staff) had been created by the end of Q 1, 2011-2012.
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Forthcoming activity |
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Documents will be submitted to the Pharmacopoeia Center - as part of the certification procedure.
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Cost |
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The DECC's contribution is £ 97,878. DECC contribution includes: Procurement of equipment and materials (centrifugal extractors, radiometer, electronic scales, pumps, office equipment, chemical agents); Certification, expert evaluation, licensing; Clinical tests; Business travel; Labour costs.
KINR's contribution includes (in-kind): Production facilities; Hot cells, control room; Remodelling and renovation of rooms; Irradiation of items.
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Beneficiary |
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Institute of Nuclear Research, Kiev
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