Product overviewZittron thyroid shields provide targeted cervical radiation protection in Universal and PinSafe variants. Products deliver a minimum attenuation of 0.5 mmPb compliant with IEC 61331-3:2014. The PinSafe construction eliminates stitch holes for continuous barrier performance and the reversible design increases clinical versatility.
Design & variants- Variants: Universal and PinSafe (PinSafe is the hole-free construction)
- Closures: Velcro or magnetic closure options
- Reversible design option for dual-side wear
- Available in more than 10 colour options
Profiles & key features- Front profile: broad curved front panel providing focused thyroid coverage
- PinSafe construction: hole-free design to avoid puncture holes
- No pinholes: PinSafe design delivers complete hole-free thyroid protection
- Velcro fastening: flexible closure with good adjustment across neck sizes
- Magnetic closure: option to reduce hair entrapment and improve hygiene/comfort
- Shoulder attachment: direct attachment feature enabling convenient storage between uses
- Variable sizes: available in S / M / L
Materials & options- Material families offered for protection cores: Minio, Leve, Verde, Svelte
- Minio: fully leaded protection material (suitable for shorter-duration use)
- Leve: closely stacked lead providing protection with reduced weight
- Verde: lead-free blends (bismuth / tungsten / antimony) offering very light-weight protection
- Svelte: lead-substitution blend (antimony / bismuth / tungsten) that is ~20-30% lighter; suited to long-duration use (e.g., cath labs)
- Optional Outlast (PCM) integration available on request for active thermal regulation
Customization & personalisation- Logo printing integration on fabric (multiple colours supported)
- Removable or stitched name tags available
- Size, colour and fit customisation available
Standards & certification- Minimum protection: ≥ 0.5 mmPb (meets IEC 61331-3:2014 requirement)
Technical specifications- Commercial model: PinSafe (variation)
- Nominal protection: ≥ 0.5 mmPb (IEC 61331-3:2014)
- Closures: Velcro or magnetic
- Special construction: PinSafe hole-free fabrication
- Design: Reversible option available
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colour options: >10 colours
- Material options: Minio (leaded), Leve (stacked lead), Verde (lead-free blends), Svelte (lightweight lead-substitute blend)
- Personalisation: logo printing, removable/stitched name tag, customised sizing and colours
- Accessories / features: shoulder attachment for storage