ENS 47424

v t e ENS Event
11:30 Nov 9, 2011
Title	Agreement State Report - External Radiation Readings on Shipped Package Exceeded Limits
Event Description	The following information was received via fax: Medi-Physics, Inc. d/b/a GE Healthcare reported they had received a package from Lantheus Medical Imaging containing a Mo-99/Tc-99m generator (serial #M312111D60), which had a contact radiation reading of >200 mR/hour. The Transport Index (TI) on the labeling was stated at 4.2, while the actual TI upon receiving the package was 8. Contamination wipes were completed with no contamination on the outside of the package. When the package was opened, contamination wipes were completed with no contamination on the inside of the package. The generator was manufactured on 11/8/11 and delivered to GE Healthcare on 11/9/11. The packaging surrounding the generator was entirely composed of styrofoam. At this point, it was determined the secondary lead shielding surrounding the generator was absent. The generator was removed from the packaging and eluted, there was no damage to the generator and the eluted material passed all quality control testing. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) followed up with the licensee by phone, and also contacted the State of Massachusetts to notify them of the event. Wisconsin Report ID: WI110019

ENS 47424 +/-
Where
Mediphysics Milwaukee, Wisconsin (NRC Region 3)
License number:	079-1168-01
Organization:	Wisconsin Radiation Protection
Reporting

Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+4.53 h0.189 days <br />0.027 weeks <br />0.00621 months <br />)
Opened:	Emily Eggers 16:02 Nov 9, 2011
NRC Officer:	Donald Norwood
Last Updated:	Nov 9, 2011
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