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Capintec Inc recalls Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138
Recalled December 12, 2018 · FDA recall Z-0551-2019 · 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
65
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 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138
Manufacturer(s)
Capintec Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →