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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138

Reported: December 12, 2018 Initiated: November 5, 2018 #Z-0551-2019

Product Description

Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Capintec Inc
Units Affected
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.
Location
Florham Park, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138. Recalled by Capintec Inc. Units affected: 65.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 12, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0551-2019.