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Capintec Inc recalls Captus 3000 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-0076 and 5430-0077
Recalled December 12, 2018 · FDA recall Z-0550-2019 · Capintec
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
385
Sold at
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.
Description
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.
Product
Captus 3000 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-0076 and 5430-0077
Manufacturer(s)
Capintec Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →