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Spectra Optia apheresis system, a blood component separator. Part No. 61000, Gambro BCT Lakewood, CO USA 80215.

FDA device recall Z-0078-2008 · posted 2007-10-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Gambro BCT, Inc.
Reason for recall
Under specific conditions, apheresis machine could return up to 60mL of air to the patient.
Action taken
All consignees were notified by telephone beginning 09/17/2007. They were given instructions on how to safely use the machine. Letters were also sent on 09/22/2007 restating the information.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LKN
Quantity affected
15 units
Distribution
US, Canada, Australia, Europe.
Date initiated
2007-09-18
Date posted
2007-10-31
Date terminated
2008-01-25
Location
Lakewood, CO

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RecordFirmDate
SPECTRA OPTIA APHERESIS SYSTEM, SPECTRA OPTIA EXCHANGE SET, MODEL 61000, 10200 (K071079)Gambro Bct, Inc.2007-08-02