FDA Recall Terminated

Spectra Optia Apheresis System, REF: 61000, CaridianBCT, Lakewood, CO 80215. The Spectra Optia Apheresis System, a blood component separator, is intended for use in therapeutic apheresis applications. The system may be used to perform Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Mononuclear Cell Collection, and Red Blood Cell Exchange.

Recall: Z-2674-2011 · Initiated December 9, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2674-2011
Event Number
58909
Firm
Caridian BCT, Incorporated
FEI Number
1000117351
Product Code
LKN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
December 9, 2010
Posted
June 28, 2011
Terminated
September 12, 2011
Address
10811 W Collins Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80215-4440

Description

Spectra Optia Apheresis System, REF: 61000, CaridianBCT, Lakewood, CO 80215. The Spectra Optia Apheresis System, a blood component separator, is intended for use in therapeutic apheresis applications. The system may be used to perform Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Mononuclear Cell Collection, and Red Blood Cell Exchange.

Reason

An additional air detection system is being added to all existing systems to detect air in the system's return line.

Action

CaridianBCT sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated December 2010 to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were advised to continue using their systems as long as they followed the instructions in the Operator's Manual. An Acknowledgement of Receipt form was included with the letter to be completed and faxed to 1-303-876-9277 or e-mailed to [email protected]. A CaridianBCT representative will schedule a visit to facilities to upgrade their systems within the next 6 months. Further information is available by contacting the CaridianBCT Support Center at 877-339-4228 or 303-231-4357.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Quantity

594 units