ENS Event | |
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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. |
| Where | |
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| 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 |
| 53787 - NRC Website | |
Lakes Region General Hospital with Agreement State | |
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[Table view]Agreement State Agreement State Report - Medical Event 2018-12-11T05:00:00 | |