Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System recall
Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138
Why was Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System recalled?
There is a potential for the spring arm failure as a result of a broken tension rod (a component inside the arm). A break in the tension rod can casue the collimator to fall downward to its lowest point of travel, approximately 25 inches from the ground.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Serial Numbers 700004 through 700018. Serial Numbers 700019 through 700086 as of 1/15/19.
- Product
- Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138
- Recalling firm
- Capintec Inc
- Quantity
- 65
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US nationwide distributed in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IA, IN, LA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, WI, WV, and countries of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Cyprus, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam.
- Recall date
- December 12, 2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)