Thyroid Collar Standard

The thyroid collar is typically made of lead or lead-equivalent material, which is effective at blocking radiation. It is designed to cover the front of the neck, specifically the thyroid gland, and is securely fastened in place during the imaging procedure. The collar acts as a barrier, absorbing and reducing the amount of radiation that reaches the thyroid gland.

Available Protection Levels (Lead Equivalent):
0.35mm & 0.5mm

Available Core Materials:

• StPb™ Core material is Lead vinyl it offers a low cost, dependable heavy-duty solution that can be used for gamma radiation (nuclear medicine) and x-ray procedures (CT-assist, thorax) exceeding 120kV.
• LiPb™ Core material is made from a combination of antimony and lead. It is lighter weight and maintains strong protective qualities.
• NoPb™ Core Material is a lead-free protective material. It is a mixture of bismuth, tungsten and antimony. It meets the European standards for safe disposal. It is our lightest weight radiation protection material.