Dosing and filling radiopharmaceuticals

5. März 2025

The Open Vial Dispensing System (OVD) from cts is a compact device for dosing and filling radioactive pharmaceuticals into open injection vials. The user-friendly device automatically dispenses and fills up to 100 vials per hour. The self-calibrating scale achieves a dosing accuracy of ± 1 µl. cts is known for its cleanroom-compatible systems in various industries and the OVD system is also optimized for laminar flow. The cGMP-compliant system is designed for installation in class A isolators.


Filling SPECT and PET radiodiagnostics as well as radiopharmaceuticals for therapy into open vials is a critical process. The risk of contamination must be minimized and diffusion of the product must be avoided. The cts OVD makes it easy to comply with the relevant regulations; the entire system is cGMP-compliant.


The volume transfer system consists of a high-precision peristaltic pump and electric valves with zero dead volume. The pharmaceuticals can be diluted in the pump syringe or in the vial. The entire filling phase process is automated. This includes removing and adding the crimp cap and septum, volume filling and crimping.

The compact design of the cts OVD is suitable for integration in class A isolators with laminar flow and operation with the usual manipulators and telepliers. The smooth surfaces of the device made of VHP-resistant materials are easy to clean. The intuitive user interface of the cts OVD provides clear guidance through the software to enable full management of the workflow in compliance with the GAMP regulation and the requirements of CFR21 Part 11.