ENS Event | |
|---|---|
12:10 Nov 1, 2011 | |
| Title | Contaminated Package |
| Event Description | Providence Park Hospital received an externally contaminated package from Hot Shots Nuclear Pharmacy (HSNP). Upon receipt of the package, the Nuclear Medical Technologist (NMT) performed a routine wipe test and determined the package was externally contaminated. Wipe test indicated surface contamination of 60,608 dpm (disintegrations per minute). The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) was notified and the package was bagged and stored in a hot lab for decay. The package contained approximately 70 mCi of technetium-99m. There was no indication of any personnel contamination or exposure. The package will be shipped back to HSNP, after isotope decay is complete, for follow up investigation and recommendation.
HOO Note: See EN#47392 for similar report. |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Providence Park Hospital Novi, Michigan (NRC Region 3) | |
| License number: | 21-02802-03 |
| Organization: | Providence Park Hospital |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2) | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-3.42 h-0.143 days <br />-0.0204 weeks <br />-0.00468 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Michele Tarrant 08:45 Nov 1, 2011 |
| NRC Officer: | John Shoemaker |
| Last Updated: | Nov 1, 2011 |
| 47394 - NRC Website | |
Providence Park Hospital with 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2) | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 473942011-11-01T12:10:0001 November 2011 12:10:00
[Table view]10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2) Contaminated Package 2011-11-01T12:10:00 | |