ENS Event | |
|---|---|
15:00 Jan 8, 2015 | |
| Title | Patient Received Wrong Formulation of Technetium Radiopharmaceutical |
| Event Description | A patient who was to be given a myocardial stress profusion exam was incorrectly given a 160 mCi dose of technetium pertechnetate [instead of prescribed Tc-99m sestamibi]. The cause of the incident was the medical technologist deviated from established procedures. There is no expected adverse impact on the patient as a result.
The patient and physician have been informed. A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient. |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Elkhart General Hospital Elkhart, Indiana (NRC Region 3) | |
| License number: | 13-18879-01 |
| Organization: | Elkhart General Hospital |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 35.3045(a)(3) | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+23.3 h0.971 days <br />0.139 weeks <br />0.0319 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | William Moen 14:18 Jan 9, 2015 |
| NRC Officer: | Charles Teal |
| Last Updated: | Jan 9, 2015 |
| 50729 - NRC Website | |
Elkhart General Hospital with 10 CFR 35.3045(a)(3) | |
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[Table view]10 CFR 35.3045(a)(3) Patient Received Wrong Formulation of Technetium Radiopharmaceutical 2015-01-08T15:00:00 | |