Radioisotope supplies stable but still vulnerable Posted: September 26, 2017 by | Sep 26, 2017 | Radionuclide Supply | 0 comments The IAEA event examined the current supply scenario for molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) and its daughter isotope, technetium-99m (Tc-99m) and alternative production routes for the isotopes. Tc-99m is the most widely used radionuclide for medical imaging, used in more than 30 million nuclear medicine scans per year. It is extracted from Mo-99 using a Mo-99/Tc-99m generator device. Both radioisotopes have to be used quickly once they are produced, so hospitals worldwide need a constant supply of them. Back Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ