Event Notification Report for April 10, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/09/2012 - 04/10/2012
Agreement State
Event Number: 47952
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: THE METHODIST HOSPITAL
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 00457
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Licensee: THE METHODIST HOSPITAL
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 00457
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 05/23/2012
Notification Time: 16:38 [ET]
Event Date: 04/10/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/23/2012
Notification Time: 16:38 [ET]
Event Date: 04/10/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/23/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
DEBORAH JACKSON (FSME)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
DEBORAH JACKSON (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SOURCE IN CATHETER
The following the received via e-mail:
"On May 23, 2012, the Agency [State of Texas] was notified by the licensee that on April 10, 2012, while the licensee was performing a routine quality assurance test using a beta catheter system device, the 50.2 milliCurie Strontium-90 source train jammed as it began to move from the transfer device to the test catheter. The source train was lodged near the transfer device exit port and could not be returned to the home position. After a few failed attempts to retract the source train, the applicator and phantom were covered with a lead apron, and the manufacturer's Radiation Safety Officer was notified. A manufacturer's technician arrived at the licensee's Hot Lab the morning of April 11, 2012. The technician was not able to return the source to the shielded position. The device was returned to the manufacturer's facility for analysis. Since this fault occurred during routine quality assurance testing, no patient was involved in the procedure. The manufacturer inspected the catheter and found a deformation in the catheter that would have interfered with the source movement. The source was leak tested, and the results indicated that the source was not leaking. The source train has been removed from service.
"Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA - 300."
TX Incident # I-8956
The following the received via e-mail:
"On May 23, 2012, the Agency [State of Texas] was notified by the licensee that on April 10, 2012, while the licensee was performing a routine quality assurance test using a beta catheter system device, the 50.2 milliCurie Strontium-90 source train jammed as it began to move from the transfer device to the test catheter. The source train was lodged near the transfer device exit port and could not be returned to the home position. After a few failed attempts to retract the source train, the applicator and phantom were covered with a lead apron, and the manufacturer's Radiation Safety Officer was notified. A manufacturer's technician arrived at the licensee's Hot Lab the morning of April 11, 2012. The technician was not able to return the source to the shielded position. The device was returned to the manufacturer's facility for analysis. Since this fault occurred during routine quality assurance testing, no patient was involved in the procedure. The manufacturer inspected the catheter and found a deformation in the catheter that would have interfered with the source movement. The source was leak tested, and the results indicated that the source was not leaking. The source train has been removed from service.
"Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA - 300."
TX Incident # I-8956
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47820
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ALEX MCLELLAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ALEX MCLELLAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 04/11/2012
Notification Time: 01:18 [ET]
Event Date: 04/10/2012
Event Time: 21:48 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/14/2012
Notification Time: 01:18 [ET]
Event Date: 04/10/2012
Event Time: 21:48 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/14/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
SPDS AND ERDS REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"At 2148 EDT, on April 10, 2012 the Unit 1 and Unit 2 Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) and Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) were removed from service to support a planned maintenance outage on the 1A Engineered Safeguards System (ESS) Bus as part of the U1 17th Refueling and Inspection outage. The Bus Outage is expected to have a duration greater than 8 hours, but less than 72 hours. During this time, required control room hardwire indications will be available from the unaffected ESS buses. An update will be provided when SPDS/ERDS becomes available.
"Since the Unit 1 and Unit 2 SPDS/ERDS computer system will be unavailable for greater than 8 hours, this is considered a Loss of Emergency Assessment Capability and reportable under 10 CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM RON FRY TO JOHN KNOKE AT 2313 EDT ON 04/14/12 * * *
"As of 1800 hours EDT on 04/13/12, Unit 1 and Unit 2 ERDS and SPDS were restored to normal operation. Operation of these systems has been monitored since that time and operation has been determined to be reliable."
The licensee has not notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R1DO (Blake Welling)
"At 2148 EDT, on April 10, 2012 the Unit 1 and Unit 2 Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) and Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) were removed from service to support a planned maintenance outage on the 1A Engineered Safeguards System (ESS) Bus as part of the U1 17th Refueling and Inspection outage. The Bus Outage is expected to have a duration greater than 8 hours, but less than 72 hours. During this time, required control room hardwire indications will be available from the unaffected ESS buses. An update will be provided when SPDS/ERDS becomes available.
"Since the Unit 1 and Unit 2 SPDS/ERDS computer system will be unavailable for greater than 8 hours, this is considered a Loss of Emergency Assessment Capability and reportable under 10 CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM RON FRY TO JOHN KNOKE AT 2313 EDT ON 04/14/12 * * *
"As of 1800 hours EDT on 04/13/12, Unit 1 and Unit 2 ERDS and SPDS were restored to normal operation. Operation of these systems has been monitored since that time and operation has been determined to be reliable."
The licensee has not notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R1DO (Blake Welling)