Z-3193-2026Class II
Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Models: 1. 5430-30151, 2. 5430-30152, 3. 5430-30154
Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc. / initiated 2026-07-20 / Open, Classified
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-3193-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc.
- Product
- Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Models: 1. 5430-30151, 2. 5430-30152, 3. 5430-30154;
- Product code
- IZD Probe, Uptake, Nuclear
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- On July 20, 2026 URGENT SAFETY NOTICE letters were emailed to customers. Actions to be taken: 1. Review this Alert and ensure that all affected personnel, including all operators of Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems, are aware of the contents. 2. Operate and inspect the device per the instructions provided. If your inspection shows that the collimator is not properly attached, please contact Capintec Technical Support at the phone number or email listed below. If you have any questions about this Inspection procedure of your Captus 4000 System, please contact Capintec Technical Support. If you notice any unusual change in the performance or functional response of the arm in your system (e.g. arm is making an unusual noise or arm does not move smoothly at any articulation joint), please contact Capintec Technical Support immediately. Capintec Technical Support: 1-800-631-3826 1-201-825-9500 [email protected]
- Quantity in commerce
- 783
- Distribution
- 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.
- Product codes and lots
- 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.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-3193-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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