Mirion Technologies recall: Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System
Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc. is recalling Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System because of a fall hazard – 783. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on September 23, 2026; it began on July 20, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Serious Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
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| Product | Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System |
| Brand | Mirion Technologies |
| Company | Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc. |
| Type | Medical devices |
| Classification | Class II |
| Recall date | July 20, 2026 |
| Published by FDA | September 23, 2026 |
| Quantity | 783 |
| Recall ID | 99677 |
Recalled products
- Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Models: 1. 5430-30151, 2. 5430-30152, 3. 5430-30154;
- FDA recall number
- Z-3193-2026
- Codes, lots and dates
- 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.
- Quantity
- 783
- Classification
- Class II
Identifiers and details
- FDA event ID
- 99677
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Firm location
- Florham Park, NJ, United States
Why it was recalled
The problem: a fall hazard.
The reason the FDA lists: “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.”
Where it was sold
Nationwide. Distribution as the FDA records it: “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.”
What to do
Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.
Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99677, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.
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About this recall
Is Mirion Technologies Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System recalled?
Yes. Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc. recalled it on July 20, 2026; FDA published it September 23, 2026 (Class II). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a fall hazard. The reason given: 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.
What should I do if I have it?
Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.