The customer reported that approximately 10 minutes into a red blood cell exchange (rbcx) on a spectra optia device the operator observed discoloration in the plasma line where the plasma separates and the device alarmed that cells were detected in the plasma line from the centrifuge.Per the customer, the plasma lines were a pink, salmon color.The operator consulted the physician who stated to continue the procedure to see if there were any changes.The laboratory was also consulted and stated the plasma was not discolored from the previous complete blood count (cbc).The customer informed that the patient received 2 out of the 8 units of red blood cell exchange.No medical intervention was reported, and the patient is reported as stable.The solutions were correctly attached to the machine, no clots were observed in the channel or channel lines, no custom prime was performed, and all red blood cell (rbc) products used were within expiry.The exchange set is not available for return because it was discarded by the customer.
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