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Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems- Intended to be used by trained Nuclear Medicine Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Physicians to perform Thyroid Uptake Procedures. Models: 5430-30151, 5430-30152, and 5430-30154

Reported: February 21, 2024 Initiated: November 27, 2023 #Z-1069-2024

Product Description

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems- Intended to be used by trained Nuclear Medicine Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Physicians to perform Thyroid Uptake Procedures. Models: 5430-30151, 5430-30152, and 5430-30154

Reason for Recall

Spring arm failure with Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems, can cause the collimator to fall downward to its lowest point of travel, causing potential injury with a patient or operator

Details

Units Affected
467 units
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: AUSTRIA BANGLADESH BRASIL Brazil CANADA CHILE Costa Rica Ecuador France Hanoi Vietnam Hong Kong INDIA ISRAEL ITALY Malaysia PAKISTAN Philippines POLAND Saudi Arabia SOUTH KOREA Spain SWEDEN TAIWAN THAILAND TURKEY UNITED ARAB EMIATES UNITED KINGDOM VIETNAM
Location
Florham Park, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems- Intended to be used by trained Nuclear Medicine Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Physicians to perform Thyroid Uptake Procedures. Models: 5430-30151, 5430-30152, and 5430-30154. Recalled by Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc.. Units affected: 467 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Spring arm failure with Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems, can cause the collimator to fall downward to its lowest point of travel, causing potential injury with a patient or operator
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 21, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1069-2024.