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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 1, 2020

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Model Numbers 5430-30151 and 5430-30152 - Product Usage: is intended to be used by trained nuclear Medicine Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Physicians to perform Thyroid Uptake Procedures.

It is possible that the collimators have screw hole locations that were insufficiently tapped. There is a potential for the collimator assembly to fall and come into contact with…

Recall #
Z-1564-2020
Affected scope
48 (481 additional units added 3/26/20)
Initiated
March 3, 2020
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Capintec Inc recalled Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Model Numbers 5430-30151 and 5430-30152 - Product Usa… - a moderate-severity action.

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Model Numbers 5430-30151 and 5430-30152 - Product Usa… was recalled by Capintec Inc in April 1, 2020. Reason: It is possible that the collimators have screw hole locations that were insufficiently tapped. There is a po…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1564-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Capintec Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-It is possible that the collimators have screw hole locations that were insufficiently tapped. There is a po….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
April 1, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1564-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1564-2020) was formally reported on April 1, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 3, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Capintec Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Florham Park, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 48 (481 additional units added 3/26/20).

The documented reason for this recall is: It is possible that the collimators have screw hole locations that were insufficiently tapped. There is a potential for the collimator assembly to fall and come into contact with a patient or operator. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Sau…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

48 (481 additional units added 3/26/20)

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Model Numbers 5430-30151 and 5430-30152 - Product Usage: is intended to be used by trained nuclear Medicine Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Physicians to perform Thyroid Uptake Procedures.

Reason for recall

It is possible that the collimators have screw hole locations that were insufficiently tapped. There is a potential for the collimator assembly to fall and come into contact with a patient or operator.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1564-2020
Date reported April 1, 2020
Date initiated March 3, 2020
Recalling firm Capintec Inc
Firm location Florham Park, NJ
Affected scope 48 (481 additional units added 3/26/20)
Distribution Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sw…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Model Numbers 5430-30151 and 5430-30152 - Product Usage: is intended to be used by trained nuclear Medicine Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Physicians to perform Thyroid Uptake Procedures.. Recalled by Capintec Inc. Units affected: 48 (481 additional units added 3/26/20).
Why was this product recalled?
It is possible that the collimators have screw hole locations that were insufficiently tapped. There is a potential for the collimator assembly to fall and come into contact with a patient or operator.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 1, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1564-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, and Vietnam. (list updated 3/26/2020).
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1564-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported April 1, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.