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Health product recall

SPECTRA OPTIA APHERESIS SYSTEM (2015-08-31)

Starting date:
August 31, 2015
Posting date:
September 29, 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-55132

Recalled Products

A. SPECTRA OPTIA APHERESIS SYSTEM

Reason

The risk of a data entry error on the Spectra Optia system that can lead to a safety issue, and the actions required to mitigate the risk. This issue can occur if the operator enters the incorrect patient height and/or weight when entering the data on the system.

Affected products

A. SPECTRA OPTIA APHERESIS SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

61000

Companies
Manufacturer
Terumo BCT Inc.
10811 W. Collins Avenue
Lakewood
Colorado
UNITED STATES