The following information was received from the
Ohio Bureau of Radiation Protection via email:
Report of a leaking General License Ni-63 source (Model: G2397A, S/N: U3951) on an Electron Capture Detector. The source was returned to the manufacturer.
Leak test result: 20 microcuries (740 kBq)
NMED Item Number: OH220004
- * * UPDATE ON 4/5/22 AT 1413 EDT FROM S. JAMES TO T. HERRITY * * *
UPDATES/CORRECTIONS ON LICENSEE NAME, ACTIVITY AND LEAK TEST RESULTS: Leak test was taken on Electron Capture Detector (ECD) in storage as part of 6-month cycle. ECD contained 15 mCi Ni-63 source. Results came back indicating leaking source at 2000 pCi. No contamination of the ECD was found. The ECD will be permanently taken out of service and returned to manufacturer.
Licensee name updated to full name: Eurofins Environment Testing North Central, LLC
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