Mirion recalls Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems due to spring arm failure that may cause collimator to fall, potentially injuring patients or operators. Affected models include 5430-30151, 5430-30152, and 5430-30154 with serial numbers 940000-940535.
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
Mirion recalls Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems because a spring arm failure could cause the collimator to fall and injure patients or operators. This affects specific models and serial numbers used by nuclear medicine professionals.
The spring arm in the Captus 4000e can fail, causing the collimator to drop to its lowest position. This poses a risk of injury to patients or operators if the collimator strikes them during use.
Nuclear medicine technologists and physicians who use the Captus 4000e systems for thyroid uptake procedures are most at risk. Affected units include specific models and serial numbers.
Check for model numbers 5430-30151, 5430-30152, or 5430-30154. Serial numbers range from 940000 to 940535. The product is used by nuclear medicine professionals for thyroid uptake procedures.
Identify the model number (5430-30151, 5430-30152, or 5430-30154) and serial number (940000 to 940535) to confirm if your device is affected.
The spring arm in the Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems can fail, causing the collimator to fall and potentially injure patients or operators.
Models 5430-30151, 5430-30152, and 5430-30154 with serial numbers 940000 through 940535 are affected.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; however, affected users should check their model and serial numbers to determine if they need to take action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mirion Technologies to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1069-2024 — Mirion Technologies Mirion Technologies Hello, I own a Mirion Technologies that is covered by recall Z-1069-2024 from Mirion Technologies. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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