Abstract: The invention, in one characterization, may be said to be directed to an alignment adapter that may be utilized in radioisotope elution procedures. In some embodiments, the alignment adaptor may be utilized to at least assist in aligning various components of an elution system. For example, in some embodiments, the alignment adaptor may be utilized to at least generally assist in aligning an aperture defined in a lid of the elution system and an elution needle of a radioisotope generator. In some embodiments, the alignment adaptor may be utilized to at least generally assist in aligning an elution assembly (e.g., elution shield housing an eluate vial) and an elution needle of a radioisotope generator. Further, in some embodiments, the alignment adaptor may be utilized to at least generally assist in aligning an eluant container (e.g., bottle of eluant) and a needle of a radioisotope generator.

Abstract: In one characterization, the present invention relates to a radiation-shielding assembly for holding a container having a radioactive material disposed therein. The assembly may, at least in one regard, be referred to as an elution shield and/or a dispensing shield. The assembly includes a body at least partially defining a cavity. There is at least one opening through the body into the cavity. The assembly may include a cap that at least generally hinders escape of radiation from the assembly through the opening. The cap may be releasably attached to the body in one orientation and may establish non-attached engagement with the body in another orientation. The assembly may include an adjustable spacer system for adapting the assembly for use with containers having different heights.