ENS 53030

v t e ENS Event
11:40 Oct 23, 2017
Title	Delivery of Tc-99 Showed Increased Radiation Level on Contact with Package
Event Description	At 0740 EDT on 10/23/2017, while performing equipment quality control, the nuclear medical technician identified that the incoming case containing less than 100 milliCuries of Tc-99 measured from 190-220 mR/hr on contact. The technician performed a surface wipe to identify contamination and determined that there was no leakage or spill of contamination. At 0850 the radiation safety officer was notified of the event. The case was then placed into a waste decay storage area away from other personnel. The company that shipped the package was also contacted regarding the situation. The type of isotopes provided were provided based on the ordered quantity, however, the technician reported that there might be other isotopes in the container, however could not verify without opening the container to look inside.

ENS 53030 +/-
Where
West Branch Regional Medical Center West Branch, Michigan (NRC Region 3)
License number:	09-32781-03MD
Organization:	West Branch Regional Medical Center
Reporting

10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2)
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-2.48 h-0.103 days <br />-0.0148 weeks <br />-0.0034 months <br />)
Opened:	David Barratt 09:11 Oct 23, 2017
NRC Officer:	Jeff Herrera
Last Updated:	Oct 23, 2017
53030 - NRC Website
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West Branch Regional Medical Center with 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2)
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