ENS Event | |
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07:00 Mar 12, 2026 | |
| Title | Medical Event |
| Event Description | The following information was provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services (the Department) via email:
On March 13, 2026, the Department was notified that a medical event involving Y-90 Sirtex SIR-Spheres had occurred at St. Joseph's Hospital on March 12, 2026. During administration, staff noticed there was leakage from the tubing connecting the delivery system to the patient indicating an improperly secured connection. The procedure was immediately paused to assess the leak, the catheter was re-attached, and the administration continued. Preliminary dose assessment indicated that approximately 58 percent of the intended activity was delivered to the patient. The Department continues to investigate the event. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300. 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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| Dignity Health D/B/A St. Joseph'S Phoenix, Arizona (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | 07-024 |
| Organization: | Arizona Dept Of Health Services |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+43.13 h1.797 days <br />0.257 weeks <br />0.0591 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Brian Goretzki 02:08 Mar 14, 2026 |
| NRC Officer: | Ian Howard |
| Last Updated: | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 58199 - NRC Website | |
Dignity Health D/B/A St. Joseph'S with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 581992026-03-12T07:00:00012 March 2026 07:00:00
[Table view]Agreement State Medical Event 2026-03-12T07:00:00 | |