Captus 3000 and 700 (2018-11-04)
- Starting date:
- November 4, 2018
- Posting date:
- November 28, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-68432
Affected products
- Captus 3000
- Captus 700
Reason
Capintec received reports of arm failures on Captus 3000 systems shipped in 2011-2012. This malfunction will cause the arm and collimator assembly (45 pounds) to fall to its lowest position, which has the potential for injury if the collimator comes in contact with operator or patient.
Affected products
A. Captus 3000
Lot or serial number
- 901086
- 901192
- 901308
- 901309
Model or catalog number
- 5430-0076
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Capintec Inc.
7 Vreeland Rd
Florham Park
07932
New Jersey
UNITED STATES
B. Captus 700
Lot or serial number
- 700018
Model or catalog number
- 5430-3137
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Capintec Inc.
7 Vreeland Rd
Florham Park
07932
New Jersey
UNITED STATES