Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System recall (Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc.)

Medical deviceClass IIOngoing

Summary: Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc. is recalling Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Models: 1. 5430-30151, 2. 5430-30152, 3. 5430-30154;. Reason: Potential for failure of the tension bolt which would allow the spring arm to unexpectedly fall to its lowest position, which is approximately 25 inches (63.5 cm) from the ground.

What is being recalled

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Models: 1. 5430-30151, 2. 5430-30152, 3. 5430-30154;

Why

Potential for failure of the tension bolt which would allow the spring arm to unexpectedly fall to its lowest position, which is approximately 25 inches (63.5 cm) from the ground.

How serious is it

Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where it was sold

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of ALGERIA, AUSTRIA, BANGLADESH, BRASIL, Brazil, CANADA, CHILE, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Hanoi Vietnam, Hong Kong, INDIA, ISRAEL, ITALY, Malaysia, Philippines, POLAND, Saudi Arabia, SOUTH KOREA, Spain, SWEDEN, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIATES, UNITED KINGDOM, VIETNAM.

How to tell if yours is affected

Affected Units: Captus 4000: 1. Model 5430-30151; UDI-DI: 00859942006096; 2. Model 5430-30152; UDI-DI: 00859942006102; 3. Model 5430-30154; UDI-DI: 00859942006423; Devices shipped from April 2019 through February 2024, Serial Numbers 940548 through 941398, that have NOT already replaced the original arm with the redesigned arm.

What to do

Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.

Recall facts

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