ENS Event | |
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20:50 Nov 4, 2024 | |
| Title | Potential Orphaned Source |
| Event Description | The following is a summary of information obtained from the Puerto Rico Division of Radiological Health (DRH) via phone and email:
On November 4, 2024, the DRH received a report of a metal device with radiation symbols in a vacant lot in the town of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. At 1550 EST, on November 4, 2024, the DRH visited the area with the site engineer and found medical equipment, such as ultrasound machines. Upon viewing radiation symbols on one of the devices found, they decided to move the device to an area away from personnel and instructed everyone to stay away from the object. The DRH proceeded to take background radiation measurements before approaching the device. Photos and radiation measurements of the device were taken. The radiation levels do not exceed background. The radiation symbol was removed on the understanding that, if there was no emission present, it does not pose any risk and should not be labeled. The object is buried in the same place where it was found. Based on the information and photos provided, the following was determined by the DRH: the device is part of the Elekta microSelectron Digital equipment (brachytherapy equipment for high-dose cancer treatment). The potential radioactive material is an Ir-192 source; however, it is still unknown if the source remains in the device. The only equipment of this type in Puerto Rico has the serial number 10866 with a radioactive source with serial number D36R2352. The source with serial number D36R2352 would have a remaining calculated activity of 0 mCi if that source is present in the device. The DRH will determine how to proceed after determining if the device still contains a source. |
| Where | |
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| Puerto Rico Health Department Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | 52-25019-01 |
| Organization: | Puerto Rico Health Department |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(i) | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+420.45 h17.519 days <br />2.503 weeks <br />0.576 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Raul Hernandez Doble 09:17 Nov 22, 2024 |
| NRC Officer: | Karen Cotton-Gross |
| Last Updated: | Nov 22, 2024 |
| 57436 - NRC Website | |
Puerto Rico Health Department with 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(i) | |
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