ENS 47394

v t e ENS Event
12:10 Nov 1, 2011
Title	Contaminated Package
Event Description	Providence Park Hospital received an externally contaminated package from Hot Shots Nuclear Pharmacy (HSNP). Upon receipt of the package, the Nuclear Medical Technologist (NMT) performed a routine wipe test and determined the package was externally contaminated. Wipe test indicated surface contamination of 60,608 dpm (disintegrations per minute). The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) was notified and the package was bagged and stored in a hot lab for decay. The package contained approximately 70 mCi of technetium-99m. There was no indication of any personnel contamination or exposure. The package will be shipped back to HSNP, after isotope decay is complete, for follow up investigation and recommendation. HOO Note: See EN #47392 for similar report.

ENS 47394 +/-
Where
Providence Park Hospital Novi, Michigan (NRC Region 3)
License number:	21-02802-03
Organization:	Providence Park Hospital
Reporting

10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2)
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-3.42 h-0.143 days <br />-0.0204 weeks <br />-0.00468 months <br />)
Opened:	Michele Tarrant 08:45 Nov 1, 2011
NRC Officer:	John Shoemaker
Last Updated:	Nov 1, 2011
47394 - NRC Website
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Providence Park Hospital with 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2)
WEEKMONTHYEAR2011-11-01T12:10:00 [Table view]
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