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Health product recall

OPTI Analyzers (2015-04-20)

Starting date:
April 20, 2015
Posting date:
May 26, 2015
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-53439

Recalled Products

  1. OPTI R Analyzer
  2. OPTI CCA Analyzer
  3. OPTI CCA-TS2 Analyzer
  4. OPTI CCA-TS Analyzer

Reason

OPTI medical investigated a report from the field where an OPTI CCA-TS2 was found to measure THB high in whole blood. Internal investigation has reproduced this finding, showing a positive bias in THB results in whole blood when saturated oxygen (SO2) is low. This issue was found on all OPTI blood gas analyzers manufactured after July 2009.

Affected products

A. OPTI R Analyzer

Lot or serial number

1334 and higher

Model or catalog number

GD7031

Companies
Manufacturer
OPTI Medical Systems Inc.
235 Hembree Park Drive
Rosewell
30076
UNITED STATES

B. OPTI CCA Analyzer

Lot or serial number

8056 and higher

Model or catalog number

GD7045

Companies
Manufacturer
OPTI Medical Systems Inc.
235 Hembree Park Drive
Rosewell
30076
UNITED STATES

C. OPTI CCA-TS2 Analyzer

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

GD7046

Companies
Manufacturer
OPTI Medical Systems Inc.
235 Hembree Park Drive
Rosewell
30076
UNITED STATES

D. OPTI CCA-TS Analyzer

Lot or serial number

2700 and higher

Model or catalog number

GD7013

Companies
Manufacturer
OPTI Medical Systems Inc.
235 Hembree Park Drive
Rosewell
30076
UNITED STATES