Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Serial Numbers 700004 through 700018. Serial Numbers 700019 through 700086 as of 1/15/19.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Capintec Inc
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Serial Numbers 700004 through 700018. Serial Numbers 700019 through 700086 as of 1/15/19.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0551-2019
Related Recalls
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.
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.
Customers who received a Capintec Captus 3000 Thyroid Uptake System with Software Revisions 1.22, 1.23, 1.24, 1.25, and 1.26 may encounter an error while using the thyroid uptake protocol ?Measure Liquid and Subtract Residual." This protocol was a new feature added to Software Revision 1.22 in January 2011. The error occurs only if the user does NOT measure the residual dose immediately after me