OPTI CCA-TS2 Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzer
Our next generation of blood gas analyzers
The OPTI CCA-TS2 Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzer:
- Provides fast accurate results for blood gases, acid-base balance, electrolytes, ionized calcium, glucose, and lactate.
- Runs samples of whole blood, plasma and serum on single-use disposable cassettes.
- Uses innovative optical technology.
- Requires minimal maintenance.
Benefits
Innovative, economical and comprehensive
Innovative optical technology
The OPTI CCA-TS2 Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzer uses OPTI Medical’s optical fluorescence technology. This unique, patented technology does not use electrodes or contact points, which eliminates the need for costly electrode maintenance.
Significant cost savings
The OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer provides lab-quality results with zero standby cost. The single-use consumable is only used during a measurement and safely locks waste inside.
Wide operating temperature
The OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer has a measuring chamber heated to 37°C (98.6°F). This allows for a wide operating temperature range to meet the needs of colder environments, such as the operating room.
Comprehensive test menu
To help meet exact testing needs, the OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer has a variety of cassette configurations available. Each cassette comes individually wrapped, in cartons of 25, reducing the potential for consumable waste.
Technology
Principles of operation
The OPTI CCA-TS2 Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzer is a microprocessor-based instrument that measures optical fluorescence from discreet sensors called optical electrodes (optodes). A disposable, single-use cassette contains all of the elements needed for calibration, sample measurement and waste containment. Specific calibration information from the cassette is read into the analyzer by swiping the cassette package through the bar-code reader. The cassette is then placed into the measurement chamber.
The analyzer warms the cassette to 37.0°C (±0.1°C)/98.6°F (±0.1°F), and it performs a calibration verification on the sensors for PCO2 and PO2 by passing a precision calibration gas mixture across the optode sensors. The pH and electrolyte channels are calibrated with precision buffer solution contained in the cassette. When calibration is verified, the analyzer aspirates the blood sample into the cassette and across the optode sensors. After equilibrating with the blood sample, fluorescence emission is then measured.
The OPTI CCA-TS2 single-use patient cassette includes these features:
- Calibration of cassette before sampling—eliminates losing sample if cassette calibration fails
- Long cassette shelf life—6–12 months from the date of manufacture
- Easy and safe maintenance
- Safe disposal—waste is locked in the cassette
- Maintenance-free operation—no electrodes
- Zero standby cost—no reagents required
OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer specifications
Calibration/Measurement
| Sample Volume | 125 µL (60µL for B60 cassette) |
| Calibration Time | <90 seconds |
| Measurement Time | <120 seconds |
| Typical Cycle Time | <210 seconds |
| Operating Temperature | 10–30°C (50–86°F) |
| Sample Type | Whole blood, serum or plasma |
| Measurement Principle | Optical fluorescence, reflectance |
| Sample Application | Syringe, capillary or ComfortSampler |
| Data Storage |
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Security
| Password | Multiple levels of security with user-definable permissions |
| QC Lockout | User-definable QC lockout functions |
Dimensions/Weight
| Height x Width x Depth | 124 x 362 x 230 mm (4.7 x 14.2 x 9.1 in) |
| Weight | 3.9 kg (8.7 lb) |
Miscellaneous
| Voltage/Frequency | 120 or 240 AC, 50–60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (max.) | 110 VA |
| Interface | ASTM, ASCII, POCT protocols via USB or Ethernet |
| Approvals | CE, UL, IVDD, and FDA |
Test menu
Ready-to-use single-use cassettes
The OPTI CCA-TS2 Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzer uses ready-to-use single-use cassettes that let you test for a range of blood gas parameters:
| Cassette | Tests |
| B-Type | pH, PCO2, PO2, tHb, SO2 |
| E-Ca Type | pH, PCO2, PO2, tHb, SO2, Na+, K+, Ca++ |
| E-Cl Type | pH, PCO2, PO2, tHb, SO2, Na+, K+, Cl- |
| E-GLU Type | pH, PCO2, PO2, tHb, SO2, Na+, K+, GLU |
| B-LAC Type | pH, PCO2, PO2, tHb, SO2, LAC |
| B60 Type | pH, PCO2, PO2 |
| E-Lyte CCA Type | pH, Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca++ |
Sample Type |
Available Units |
Measurement Range |
Display Resolution |
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| Parameter | Whole Blood | Plasma | Serum | Default | Other | (Default Units) | (Low/High) |
| pH | x | x | x | pH units | 6.6–7.8 | 0.01/0.001 | |
| PCO2 | x | mmHg | kPa | 10-200 | 1/0.1 | ||
| PO2 | x | mmHg | kPa | 10-700 | 1/0.1 | ||
| Na+ | x | x | x | mmol/L | mg/dL | 100-180 |
1/0.1 |
| K+ | x | x | x | mmol/L | mg/dL | 0.8/9.99 |
0.1/0.01 |
| Ca++ | x | x | x | mmol/L | mg/dL | 0.2-3.0 | 0.01 |
| Cl– | x | x | x | mmol/L | mg/dL | 50-160 |
1/0.1 |
| GLU | x | x | x | mg/dL | mmol/L | 30–400/1.7–22 | 1/0.1 |
| LAC | x | mmol/L | mh/dL | 0.3–17.5 | 0.01/0.01 | ||
| tHb | x | g/dL | mmol/L | 5–25 | 0.1 | ||
| SO2 | x | % | g/L | 60–100 | 1/0.1 |
How to use
Blood gas sampling in 4 easy steps
The OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer is easy to run:
- The user-friendly touch screen, with simple menu navigation, can be used with minimal training.
- Automated sample aspiration reduces staff time and training.
- Heated measuring chamber allows for testing of iced samples.
1. Scan the cassette bar code.
2. Remove the cassette from its packaging.
3. Place the cassette into the sample measurement chamber and close the cover.
4. Aspirate the sample. When sample aspiration and measurement is complete, the results will automatically appear on the screen.
B-Lac Cassette
Lactate and blood gas on a single cassette
The B-Lac Cassette provides fast results at the point of care*:
- Measures lactate, pH, PCO2, PO2, tHb, and SO2 in whole blood.
- An individually wrapped, disposable, single-use cassette contains all the elements needed for calibration, sample measurement, and waste containment.
- An important diagnostic tool for severe cases of COVID-19. An early diagnosis of sepsis has a substantial impact on the patient's outcome.
- Continuous measurement of lactate levels provides useful information about the patient's condition.
Measured Parameters |
Range |
Resolution |
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pH |
6.6 - 7.8 pH units |
0.001 pH units |
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PCO2 |
10 - 200 mmHg |
0.1 mmHg |
|
PO2 |
10 - 700 mmHg |
0.1 mmHg |
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tHb |
5 - 25 g/dL |
0.1 g/dL |
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SO2 |
60% - 100% |
0.1% |
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Lactate |
0.4 - 17.5 mmol/L (2.7-157.7 mg/dL) |
0.01 mmol/L (0.1 mg/dL) |
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Barometric Pressure |
300 - 800 mmHg |
0.1 mmHg |
Questions and answers about the OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer
The OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer is virtually maintenance-free. It requires no daily or weekly maintenance.
Yes, the OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer ensures regulatory compliance by providing a feature for QC lockout. The OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer also has the ability to store up to 300 programmable user IDs and passwords at the instrument level in order to provide a complete audit trail.
The OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer allows for easy daily QC using a reusable electronic QC cassette.
Yes, the OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer has a built-in USB drive that is used for upgrades provided free of charge.
Yes, the OPTI CCA-TS2 analyzer has the ability to be interfaced to any laboratory information system (LIS) or hospital information system (HIS) using a built-in Ethernet or USB drive.
Yes, the OPTI CCA-TS2 uses the same cassettes as the OPTI CCA-TS.
No, the OPTI CCA-TS2 does not use the same gas bottle as the CCA-TS. The OPTI CCA-TS2 uses a lower pressure bottle for easier shipping, and is identifiable by its red bottom and cap.
No, the OPTI CCA-TS2 uses different software than the CCA-TS, and this new software is not compatible with the CCA-TS.
For product information, or for technical support, contact us.
*For customers located in the United States, the B-Lac Cassette (BP7561) has not yet been cleared for Point of Care (POC) use in the United States.