Regulatory Action - MDS Nordion
Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and associated regulations, various levels of regulatory action can be taken by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment.
2010
November 26, 2010
Update to decertification of the GammaMat M10 exposure device
On November 26, 2010, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) completed its review of the application submitted by MDS Nordion and issued a Device Certificate for the GammaMat M10-1 which authorizes its use in Canada.
July 9, 2010
Upcoming decertification of a GammaMat M10 exposure device
The CNSC has issued a decision to decertify the GammaMat M10 exposure device on November 27, 2010. The exposure device, manufactured by MDS Nordion, is used in industrial radiography and is covered under certificate number R-434-0006.
The decision to decertify is based on a request made to the CNSC by MDS Nordion, and is a result of MDS Nordion not sufficiently demonstrating that the radiation device meets current applicable exposure devices standards.
The GammaMat M10 will remain decertified until the CNSC completes its review of the new application for re-certification submitted by MDS Nordion, and is satisfied that the proper requirements for exposure devices are met.
Licensees can continue to use the exposure device up until November 27, 2010.
Read the decision document (PDF).