ENS 53787

v t e ENS Event
05:00 Dec 11, 2018
Title	Agreement State Report - Medical Event
Event Description	The following was received from the State of New Hampshire via email: On December 11, 2018, the NH Radiological Health Section (Agency) was notified by the Radiation Safety Officer at Lakes Region General Hospital of the administration of an incorrect radiopharmaceutical. On this date a patient received an injection of 7.7 milliCuries (mCi) of technicium-99m Sestamibi rather than 7.7 mCi technicium-99m Choletec. The consequence is a dose to an unintended organ. The patient, radiologist, and authorized providers were informed. No health effects are anticipated. The RSO will conduct a root cause analysis and present a written report of the findings and corrective actions to the Agency within 15 days. New Hampshire Event Report ID No.: NH 18-005 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.

ENS 53787 +/-
Where
Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia, New Hampshire (NRC Region 1)
License number:	258R
Organization:	Nh Dept Of Health & Human Services
Reporting

Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+11.3 h0.471 days <br />0.0673 weeks <br />0.0155 months <br />)
Opened:	David Scalise 16:18 Dec 11, 2018
NRC Officer:	Andrew Waugh
Last Updated:	Dec 11, 2018
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