ENS Event | |
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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 |
| Where | |
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| 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 |
| 47424 - NRC Website | |
Mediphysics with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 474242011-11-09T11:30:0009 November 2011 11:30:00
[Table view]Agreement State Agreement State Report - External Radiation Readings on Shipped Package Exceeded Limits 2011-11-09T11:30:00 | |