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ENS 5571425 January 2022 05:00:00Agreement StateMedical EventThe following information was received via E-mail: On January 26, 2022 the licensee informed the Department (Department of Environmental Protection) of a medical event. It is reportable as per 10 CFR 35.3045(a)(1)(i). The Department received notification from a licensee on January 26, 2022 of a medical event involving Yttium-90 TheraSpheres. The entire procedure occurred without incident and the routine contamination survey identified no contamination. However, when the waste was measured following the procedure, the percent of prescribed activity administered was 70.6 percent (administered = 27.72 mCi, prescribed activity = 39.24 mCi). No harm is expected to the patient. No further information is available at this time. The Department is currently in contact with the licensee and will update this event as soon as more information is provided. Pennsylvania Event Report ID No.: PA220002 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.