BURLINGTON FVK EVAL Radiation Protection Vest

Full Lead Protection and Long-Lasting Comfort for Medical Imaging Professionals

The BURLINGTON FVK EVAL radiation protection vest has been developed to provide maximum protection against ionising radiation during medium to long-duration interventional procedures. Thanks to its full-overlap design and 100% lead-based protective material, it ensures complete coverage of both the front and back of the body while maintaining excellent wearing comfort.

Its ergonomic wrap-around design promotes balanced weight distribution and helps reduce fatigue during extended procedures. Featuring a full-height side Velcro closure and padded shoulders, the FVK EVAL vest provides a secure fit and optimal comfort for healthcare professionals routinely exposed to X-ray radiation.

EVAL Material: Certified Protection up to 150 kV

Manufactured from BURLINGTON EVAL lead-based protective material, the FVK vest provides consistent lead equivalency across the full range of imaging energies used in medical environments.

- Available lead equivalencies: 0.35/0.25 mm Pb or 0.50/0.25 mm Pb
- Tested and approved from 50 kV to 150 kV in accordance with IEC 61331-1:2014
- Suitable for procedures using X-ray energies above 125 kV
- Lead equivalency determined using the inverse broad beam geometry method in accordance with IEC 61331-1:2014
- 100% lead-based protective material for consistent radiation attenuation

Recommended Applications

The FVK EVAL vest is particularly suitable for professionals working in:

- Interventional Radiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- CT Imaging
- General Radiography
- Mammography
- Dental Imaging
- Computed Tomography
- Nuclear Medicine

It is especially recommended for procedures lasting more than 30 minutes that require enhanced radiation protection and long-lasting comfort.

Technical Features

- Full-overlap design for complete front and back protection
- Full-height side Velcro closure
- Quick and easy donning and removal
- Thick padded shoulders for enhanced comfort
- Standard chest pocket
- Ergonomic design adapted for extended use

Compliance and Certification

- Compliant with IEC 61331-3:2014
- HC Category (Heavy Closed Use)
- CE Certified 89/686/EEC
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Category III
- Tested and approved in accordance with NF EN 61331-3:2014

BURLINGTON EVAL Material

EVAL material provides a high level of radiation protection while ensuring excellent durability.

- 3.62 kg/m2 at 0.25 mm Pb equivalency
- 4.9 kg/m2 at 0.35 mm Pb equivalency
- 7.11 kg/m2 at 0.50 mm Pb equivalency
- 98% recyclable material
- Manufactured using a hot reformulation process

30 Colours Available

- Antibacterial outer coverings
- 4 patterned PVC colours
- 12 Polyurethane (PU) colours, plain or patterned
- 14 Nylon colours, plain or patterned
- Durable and easy-to-clean surfaces

Key Benefits of the BURLINGTON FVK EVAL Vest

- Certified lead protection up to 150 kV
- Full-overlap design for maximum coverage
- 100% lead-based material for consistent protection
- Optimised comfort for extended procedures
- Ergonomic side closure for a precise fit
- Suitable for high-energy applications
- Compliant with IEC 61331-1 and IEC 61331-3 standards
- 98% recyclable material
- 5 year warranty