---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002537"
title: "Systems and methods for producing a radioactive drug product using a dispensing unit"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:13:42.668353Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002537"
categories:
  - "material-handling/package-handling"
keywords:
  - "b65b3/003"
  - "g21f7/015"
  - "b25j15/0057"
  - "b25j15/0066"
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  - "b25j15/0616"
---

# Systems and methods for producing a radioactive drug product using a dispensing unit

## Abstract

Production systems for producing a radioactive drug product include a hot cell having a radiation isolating shielding and a dispensing unit positioned within the hot cell. The dispensing unit includes a manipulator arm for manipulating a closure component of a vial. The system further includes a pneumatic line extending from the manipulator arm and through the radiation isolating shielding to a location outside of the hot cell and a pressure sensor connected to the pneumatic line and positioned outside of the radiation isolating shielding. The pressure sensor is operable to detect air pressure within the pneumatic line.