ML20128N536
| ML20128N536 | |
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| Issue date: | 06/25/1985 |
| From: | Steven Baggett, Jonathan Brown NRC |
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NO. NR-460-S-167-S JN 2 5 86 DATE: PAGE: 1 of 6 l
1 l- SOURCE TYPE: Therapeutic' Seed Source I MODEL: 6711 4
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I PRINCIPAL USE: (V) General Medical Use
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i NO: NR-460-S-167-S DATE: M 25 g PAGE: 2 of 6 SOURCE TYPE: Therapeutic Seed Source l
l DESCRIPTION:
The 3M Company Model 6711 seed contains iodine-125 absorbed on a solid silver l bar and encapsulated in a cylindrical titanium capsule which is sealed by tungsten-inert-gas weld at each end of the capsule.
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LABELING:
Because of the small size of I-125 Seeds, it is not possible to label each source as to its radioactive content. I-125 Seeds supplied as a group of seeds with an assay within a stated range on the assay date, are packaged in a 1 dram, screw cap glass vial, onto which is affixed a label stating radioactive content, a sample of which is attached below. This label displays the caution symbol and is printed in colors to comply with the provisions of 10 CFR 32.72 and 10 CFR 20.203.
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NO: NR-460-S-167-5 DATE: JUN 2 5 '685 PAGE: 3 of 6 I
l SOURCE TYPE: Therapeutic Seed Source DIAGRAM:
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CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE:
The 3M Company 6711 sealed source (therapeutic seed) is designed for use in the interstitial treatment of cancerous tumors. The placement of I-125 Seeds in tissue, which takes place in surgery, is facilitated by the use of one of several commercially-available implant tools. These implanters are used solely for source placement and are not designed either to store or to hold I-125 Seeds, as is the case with conventional applicators and cesium-137 sources.
The seeds are designed to withstand normal autoclave temperture and pressure variations from 121*C at PSI to 138'c at 35 PSI.
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NO: NR-460-S-167-S DATE: 2 5 %))) PAGE: 4 of 6 SOURCE TYPE: Therapeutic Seed Source PROTOTYPE TESTING:
Prototype of the Model 6711 sealed source (seeds) were subjected to tests to demonstrate that the sources will maintain their integrity under stresses of use and accident. the tests performed were in accordance with ANSI N44.1-1973 paragraphs 4.2.2 and 4.2.3. 3M Company reports that the prototype passed the ANSI tests for impact and percussion. High temperature test results show that the Model 6711 sealed source retains its integrity up to temperatures of 400*C.
At that temperature, the anion exchange resin breaks down and releases the iodine. However, the capsule does lose its integrity and leaks iodine at temperatures of about 600*C. 3M Company states that the sources should not be subjected to temperatures in excess of 138'C and 35 psi. In addition, the sources should not be placed in concentrated acids or sterilized by dry heat methods.
EXTERNAL RADIATION LEVELS:
External radiation levels from the Model 6711 was determined by the 3M Company using film badges (specifica accuracy 1 15%). Results are:
I-125 Seed Average Dose Rates (mr/hr)
Activity at 5 cm At 30 cm Model 6711 0.1 mci (comp) 2.5 0.053 Model 6711 40.0 mci (comp) 1000 21.2
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SOURCE TYPE: Therapeutic Seed Source QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL:
The 3M Company conducts the following quality control tests and inspection of the Model 6711 sealed sources prior to distribution: visual inspection, initial leak test, and autoclave, x-ray inspection, and assay for radioactivity.
Complete details of the quality control program are included in the February 8,1980 application.
LIMITATIONS AND/OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS OF USE:
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o The source shall be distributed only to specific licensees of the NRC or Agreement States.
o Handling, storage, use, transfer, and disposal: To be determined by the licensing authority. In view that these sealed sources exhibit high surface dose rates when unshielded, these sealed sources should be handled only by experienced licensed personnel using adequate remote handling equipment and procedures.
o The licensing authority will hava to obtain details on specific holders
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and any operaticnal procedures, etc. from the license applicant to make a licensing determination, o This registration sheet and the information contained within the references shall not be changed or transferred without the written consent of the NRC.
O. Licensees should observe the 3M Company instructions for handling and
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NO: NR-460-S-167-S DATE: edlNgg g PAGE: 6 of 6 SOURCE TYPE: Therapeutic Seed Source SAFETY ANALYSIS
SUMMARY
Based on our review of the information and test data referenced below, we conclude that the Series 6711 Therapeutic Seed 3M Sources with new design changes to be acceptable for licensing purposes. Over the past 15 years, 3M Company has distributed thousands of the sources with no incident of source damage and subsequent leakage of radioactive material during the recommended use and handling procedures. We conclude, therefore, that this source series would be expected to maintain their containment integrity for the specified uses and the conditions of use applicable to these uses.
The manufacture concludes that the integrity of the new design surpasses the old design.
REFERENCES:
The following supporting documents for the Model 6711 therapeutic seedi source; are hereby incorporated and are made a part of this registry document:
o Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company application dated May 1, 1980 for renewal of License No. 22-00057-59MD o Supersede registry document No. NR-460-S- 16rS dated June 23, 1980.
ISSUING AGENCY:
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