Medical-grade Cobalt-60
Nordion is the world’s leading supplier of medical-grade Cobalt-60 sources for radiation therapy. This source model is double encapsulated and delivers the industry standard in performance, reliability, and service in radiation therapy.
High Specific Activity Cobalt-60 for Cancer Treatment
Produced in power reactors throughout the world, Cobalt-60 emits high energy gamma rays used in the treatment of cancers. HSA Cobalt-60 is at the forefront of innovative new medical technologies.
Cobalt-60 therapy allows doctors to deliver higher doses of radiation to tumors with limited damage to the surrounding healthy tissue and/or organs. For many cancers, Cobalt-60 therapy is one of the most precise and advanced forms of radiation treatment available*.
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a special form of radiation therapy—it’s a non-invasive form of surgery. Stereotactic radiosurgery allows precisely focused, high dose x-ray or gamma beams to be delivered to a small, localized area of the brain. It is used to treat small brain and spinal column and spinal cord tumors (both benign and malignant)*.
Long-term Supply of Cobalt-60
We are the world’s leading supplier of Co-60 sealed sources. Our exclusive and diversified supply chain ensures reliable, long-term supply of Co-60.
Special Source Production
Our engineering and operations teams are comprised of highly trained professionals with many years of experience in producing specialized sealed sources for a wide variety of applications.
Adherence to Regulatory Requirements
All C-188 Co-60 sources meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements, including the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC), the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) among others.
State-of-the-Art Containers
With safety as our number one priority, we have an extensive fleet of regulatory-approved lead and steel certified containers that meet all international shipping requirements. Nordion has been shipping C-188 Co-60 sources to customers throughout the world for over 50 years safely, efficiently and reliably.
Worldwide and Worldwide Delivery Service
Our proven distribution system is world recognized for its sophistication and responsiveness. Our unique, software-based order management system and carefully planned transportation logistics ensure that products reach their destination on time.
Disposal Service
We are committed to the longevity of the gamma industry and continue to invest in diversified disposal paths for Nordion C-188 Cobalt-60 sources providing full lifecycle management.
Services
Visit our Services page to learn more about the following services for C-188 Cobalt-60 sources and gamma irradiation systems:
Source Supply and Recycling
Source Containers and Transport
Source Technical and Engineering
Irradiator Maintenance and Upgrades Services
Dosimetry Services
Sterilization Services
Irradiation Services
