Standard Thyroid Collar

The standard radiation thyroid collar is designed to fit higher along the neck while providing complete coverage of the thyroid against x-ray radiation.

Product Information


Features

  • Sits higher on the neck, providing excellent thyroid coverage
  • Velcro, Magnetic or Buckle closures allow for adjustability
  • Custom Sizing also available, contact us for info
Thyroid Collar Features: Made in the USA

Made in the USA

Thyroid Collar Features: Fully customizable

Fully Customizable

Thyroid Collar Features: CE Certified

CE Certified


Standard Thyroid Collar Characteristics
  • Core Material Options: Lead, Prolite, Premier or Nano
  • Thickness: 0.50mm LE
  • Attachment Options: Loose, Clip or Keyring
  • Closure Options: Velcro, Magnets or Buckle
  • CE Certified: Yes
  • Customizations: Embroidery
  • Fabric Options: All fabric types (Click here to view)
  • Sizing:* Small (12-14″); Medium (15-16″); Large (17″+)
    *Neck Circumference

Thyroid Collar Attenuation

The chart below shows our Average Core material attenuation across multiple kV levels and thicknesses (includes Lead, Prolite, Premier and Nano). For more information on our core materials, please see our Core Materials page.

LEAD EQUIVALENCE 50kVp 70kVp 90kVp 110kVp
0.25mm LE 97% 94% 89% 85%
0.35mm LE 98% 97% 94% 91%
0.50mm LE 100% 99% 97% 95%

Compliance Standards

Intended Use: Lead Garments are worn by healthcare professionals to protect them from the harmful effects of x-ray radiation during medical & other procedures requiring the use of x-ray/fluoroscopy. Lead garments are usually worn in combination with other products to provide complete protection from x-ray. You must ensure that your lead garment fits correctly and is properly worn for effective protection.

EN 61331-1:2014: (EU) Protective devices against diagnostic Medical X-ray radiation. (Determination of attenuation properties of material)
EN 61331-3:2014: (EU) Protective devices against diagnostic medical X-radiation Part 3: Protective clothing, Eyewear and Protective Patient shields.
ASTM 2547-18: (USA) Standard test method for determining the attenuation properties in a primary x-ray beam of materials used against radiation.


Maintaining Your Thyroid Collar
Storage: Keep Lead Garment out of direct sunlight and prolonged exposure to extreme heat. Store at 70-80°F (21-27°C). Temperature limits are approximately 60-100°F (16-38°C). You may roll Lead Garment and transport in a Protech duffle bag or box, but never sharply fold or crease your Lead Garment. Always store Lead Garment on an appropriate metal hanger or lay flat on the ground or a countertop if hanger is not available.

Maintenance: Lead Garment fabrics can be cleaned by hand using mild soap diluted with room temperature water. Clorox hydrogen peroxide in diluted form is permissible. PDI Sani-Cloth® AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipes are approved for use on Protech aprons.

Disposal: Users must dispose of Lead Garments and accessories by complying with local, state and federal (or international) regulations where applicable.

Warranty: Protech’s Lead Garments are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser for two years. If a defect appears, please contact us or an authorized reseller to begin the RMA process. You can also go directly to our Return Merchandise Form and begin the return process.

The warranty is void when the product has been tampered with, when repairs or attempted repairs have been made by unauthorized persons, or when the item has been subject to misuse, abuse or damage in transit. For more information on Returns, Repairs and Warranty, please visit our Shipping, Warranty and Returns page.



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