title: Defects in new protective aprons.
abstract: Upon careful examination, several defects have been detected in new protective aprons . The nature of the defects is identified and described. Although the occurrence of such defects has not exceeded 5%, they are significant enough to warrant return of the lead apron to the supplier. It is recommended that the integrity of all new protective aprons be verified upon receipt as well as at yearly intervals.
mesh_terms: D005471:Fluoroscopy; D007854:Lead; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000592:standards*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D007854:Lead