Fresh insights for spring

Welcome to spring and a fresh edition of Access Point. This newsletter from Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is dedicated to helping you give your patients the best care by connecting you to insights and information about the Spectra Optia™ Apheresis System.

Please read on for highlights of an important Spectra Optia software update, as we prepare to introduce version (v) 12.1. When the software is officially released, your account manager or clinical specialist will provide you with additional details and training documents — so stay tuned for more information.

Version 12.0 Users

Exciting updates await with Spectra Optia software version 12.1

The new v12.1 software update headed your way brings a range of features designed to enhance your experience working with the Spectra Optia Apheresis System. The software enhancements are designed to fortify cybersecurity measures and improve usability of the system. There are also several alarm upgrades that will further assist you in caring for patients and donors.

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Version 11.3 Users

Missed the version 12.0 update? No problem.

If you have not added the optional software v12.0 and currently use v11.3 on your Spectra Optia Apheresis System, you can update directly to v12.1, which will include the v12.0 features. Some of those enhancements are particularly helpful for teams who want to perform single-needle red blood cell exchange (RBCX) procedures as well as single-needle therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) procedures.

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Your Questions, Answered

Dear Access Point,

When can we expect our Spectra Optia to be upgraded to version 12.1?

— Allan in Columbus, OH

Dear Allan,

The new software v12.1 will be available once we conclude final field testing, which should happen this summer. At that time, you will receive a letter from your Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies representative, who will work with you to schedule the upgrade during your next preventive maintenance service.

Please be aware that once the software is available in North America, you will have 18 months to complete the upgrade. We will then discontinue support for prior versions of Spectra Optia software. For more details on the update, please see this issue’s feature and click the v12.1 Customer Letter link in the Resource Spotlight below.

If you have a specific question about the Spectra Optia system, let us know. We will feature a reader question in each Access Point edition. Be sure to tell us your first name, hometown, and state or province. Questions not featured will be answered directly via email.

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Resource Spotlight

> Spectra Optia Upgrade 12.1 Customer Letter

Get more information on the new software enhancements.

> Spectra Optia Lifecycle Customer Letter

See the definition of the Spectra Optia service life.

> Request preventive maintenance for your Spectra Optia device

Did You Know?

There are almost 3,000 Spectra Optia systems installed in the U.S. and Canada, with the first one installed in the United States 17 years ago. But did you know that the system was designed to have a service life of 10 years after the date of manufacture? That is based on normal service conditions, use, and maintenance.

That means routine cleaning and product maintenance service checkups every six months are a great way to keep your device going strong — and reduce the risk of potentially costly repairs as your device ages.

To make maintenance easier and help keep your Spectra Optia device functional and compliant, we offer service contracts through our Veda^™ Check program. To learn more, contact us.

Events

Live From Lakewood

Manage Red Cell Spillover and Air Block on Trima Accel™ Automated Blood Collection System | May 16, 2024
Trima Accel Adjustments That Impact Platelet Targets | July 18, 2024
White Blood Cell Depletion Run Values Screen and Fluid Balance Data on Spectra Optia | September 12, 2024

Learn more and register to attend these live and interactive webinar sessions from our headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado. If you would like a specific topic covered in one of these webinars, please send us an email.

Cell Collections Successions Workshops

June 19 or 20, 2024 | Orlando, FL

Hosted by OneBlood

If you are interested in attending the workshop on either of these days, please send us an email.

Need support?

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Contact us online or via 877.339.4228.

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