ENS Event | |
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20:00 Sep 17, 2003 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report - Medical Event |
| Event Description | At approximately 1:00 PM September 17, 2003 the Agency was informed of a medical event. The reporting individual indicated that in the course of treating a breast cancer, a saline filled balloon was used to aid in positioning the HDR source, Iridium 192, approximately 9.589 curies. Starting September 15, 2003, a series of 10 fractional treatments was prescribed. Between each, an ultra sound image was made to assure the continued proper placement of the source. The ultra sound technician indicated all was ok for all treatments. After the series was completed, the balloon was deflated for removal and the physician then noted that the balloon had ruptured. A review of the retained ultra sound images indicated [that] starting with treatment 7 the balloon was deflated. The doses were recalculated and the tissue dose was 40 [percent] higher than prescribed. The adjacent skin dose was calculated to be 266 cGy [centigray] rather than the 175 cGy [centigray] as originally calculated. The licensee has proposed corrective measures to prevent a recurrence of this event. The balloon manufacturer has been informed of this event.
The patient has been informed of the event. The medical review indicates some additional fat necrosis and possible inflammation may occur. It will be reviewed as a part of the patient follow up. |
| Where | |
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| Arizona Oncology Services Scottsdale, Arizona (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | AZ-07-161 |
| Organization: | Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+41 h1.708 days <br />0.244 weeks <br />0.0562 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Aubrey V. Godwin 13:00 Sep 19, 2003 |
| NRC Officer: | Eric Thomas |
| Last Updated: | Sep 19, 2003 |
| 40180 - NRC Website | |
Arizona Oncology Services with Agreement State | |
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[Table view]Agreement State Agreement State - Leaking Cesium-131 Source ENS 401802003-09-17T20:00:00017 September 2003 20:00:00 Agreement State Agreement State Report - Medical Event 2007-12-03T21:30:00 | |