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| There was an article published yesterday regarding a worldwide shortage of Technetium-99. The facilities that provide the isotope are aging and are either shut down, or in need of repair. Curious if this has trickeled down to cause a problem in your DSA's? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/science/24isotope.html
John E Belcher BS, CCEMT-P, CPTC, CTBS
Donation CoordinatorNew England Organ Bank
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So far we've seen no effect from lack of dye. this was the 1st I'd heard of it.
Adam Bell, CCEMT-P, CPTC
LifeBanc, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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There are currently 3 of 5 operational facilities that are producing T-99. France, Spain and South Africa. Covidien supplies most of it in the states and predicts worsening availabity trhough the summer. The Petten facility should be back on-line soon.
John E Belcher BS, CCEMT-P, CPTC, CTBS
Donation CoordinatorNew England Organ Bank
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