Save the Gonads X-ray Shields, Micro-Premature to Newborn
Save the Gonads X-ray shields are heart-shaped neonatal gonad shields made of 1.07 mm lead fully encased in satin, in Micro-Premature 900772, Premature 900773 and Newborn 900774 sizes.12 They are designed to protect the reproductive organs of babies receiving X-rays.1 The heart is placed lobes up for girls and lobes down for boys.1 Choose a size below; more NICU items are in the neonatal positioning and comfort care collection.
Product Highlights:
- Protection: 1 mm thick lead shields the gonads from the radiation associated with X-rays.1
- Lead: 1.07 mm lead; total thickness 1.35 mm.1
- Heart shape: Upward for girls, downward for boys.1
- Satin cover: Fully encased in satin for cleaning with alcohol between X-rays.1
- Single patient: Single-patient use; can be reused on the same baby.13
- Sizes: Nano-Premature, Micro-Premature, Premature and Newborn.1
What Is in the Box:
Specifications:
| Brand | Save the Gonads, a trademark of Save the Gonads Ltd.1 |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Natus Medical; now CHS USA Inc.2 |
| Part numbers | 900772, 900773, 9007742 |
| Lead | 1.07 mm (0.042 in)1 |
| Total thickness | 1.35 mm (0.053 in)1 |
| Weight | Micro-Premature 24.6 g, Premature 47.3 g, Newborn 71.7 g1 |
| Cover | Satin1 |
| Use | Single patient1 |
Size and Compatibility:
Sizes and packs: Nano-Premature 900835 (25), Micro-Premature 900772 (25), Premature 900773 (25), Newborn 900774 (10), sample pack 900845.2 Micro-Premature, Premature and Newborn are stocked here.
Related Products:
- Save the Gonads Shields, Micro-Premature, 900772
- Save the Gonads Shields, Premature, 900773
- Save the Gonads Shields, Newborn, 900774
- MiniMuffs Neonatal Noise Attenuators
- Neonatal Positioning and Comfort Care collection
Product Guides and Documents:
- Save the Gonads datasheet, P/N 051666F (PDF)1
- Save the Gonads FAQ sheet (PDF)3
- Natus Newborn Care Product and Accessory Catalog 2020-2021 (PDF)2
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the main purpose of gonadal shielding?
To protect the reproductive organs of babies receiving X-rays. Save the Gonads shields use 1 mm thick lead to shield the ovaries or testicles from the radiation associated with X-rays.1
Can an X-ray be taken without the shield?
Yes. A shield blocks the X-ray from imaging what is under it, so an exam of an area near the gonads, such as the pelvis or the gastrointestinal tract, is taken without it. The benefits of a diagnostic X-ray far outweigh the slight risk of a few unshielded exposures.3
What is the lead thickness of Save the Gonads?
1.07 mm lead; total shield thickness 1.35 mm.1
How is the shield placed for girls and boys?
Lobes up for girls and lobes down for boys.1
Can one shield be used for more than one baby?
No. The shields are single-patient use and can be reused on the same baby.3
How do you clean the shield?
The satin cover allows cleaning with alcohol between X-rays.1
What sizes are available?
Nano-Premature, Micro-Premature, Premature and Newborn; Micro-Premature 900772, Premature 900773 and Newborn 900774 are stocked here.2
How many shields are in a pack?
Micro-Premature and Premature: 25 per pack. Newborn: 10 per pack.2
Manufacturer Sources
- Natus Medical. Save the Gonads X-ray Shields datasheet, P/N 051666F, archived copy of natus.com (accessed 2026-11-06). web.archive.org.
- Natus Medical. Newborn Care Product and Accessory Catalog 2020-2021, 010429-002 RevB (accessed 2026-11-06). conferenceharvester.com.
- Save the Gonads, Ltd. Frequently Asked Questions sheet, archived copy of chsusainc.com (accessed 2026-11-06). web.archive.org.
Shields are for use only by qualified medical personnel, under your facility radiology policy.3
| Item # | Image | Description | Quantity |
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Save the Gonads X-ray Shield, Micro-Preemie, Under 1000 g, 25/Box CHS-900772 |
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The Save the Gonads X-ray Shield, MicroPreemie size (CHS 900772), is a heart-shaped 1 mm lead shield in a soft... |
$322.44 25-bx |
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Save the Gonads X-ray Shield, Preemie, 1000-2000 g, 25/Box CHS-900773 |
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The Save the Gonads X-ray Shield, Preemie size (CHS 900773), is a heart-shaped 1 mm lead shield in a soft... |
$322.44 25-bx |
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Save the Gonads X-ray Shield, Newborn, Over 2000 g, 10/Box CHS-900774 |
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The Save the Gonads X-ray Shield, Newborn size (CHS 900774), is a heart-shaped 1 mm lead shield in a soft... |
$226.95 10-bx |
