Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System Recalled by Capintec Inc Due to There is a potential for the spring arm...

Date: November 5, 2018
Company: Capintec Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Capintec Inc directly.

Affected Products

Captus 700 Thyroid Uptake System, Model # 5430-3137 and 5430-3138

Quantity: 65

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Capintec Inc

Capintec Inc has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report