BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Viasys Healthcare, Sonora Transcranial Doppler (TCD) System. Model Sonara. Part Number of Units: 982A0469 Sonara Unilateral. The Sonara Transcranial Doppler system is a medical ultrasound device for noninvasively measuring the blood flow velocities in arteries and veins.

    Recall: Z-0998-2009 · Initiated January 6, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0998-2009
    Event Number
    50875
    Firm
    Cardinal Health, Inc
    FEI Number
    3010611950
    Product Code
    IYN
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    January 6, 2009
    Posted
    April 7, 2009
    Terminated
    July 3, 2012
    Address
    5225 Verona Rd, Madison, WI, 53711-4497

    Description

    Viasys Healthcare, Sonora Transcranial Doppler (TCD) System. Model Sonara. Part Number of Units: 982A0469 Sonara Unilateral. The Sonara Transcranial Doppler system is a medical ultrasound device for noninvasively measuring the blood flow velocities in arteries and veins.

    Reason

    Internal testing has identified several several scenarios where unexpected System lockups, shutdowns or system errors would render the Sonara unavailable for use until the Sonara can be restarted. These issues can be corrected by installing the Version 6.0 b045 software updating the Audio Driver and updating to XP Service Pack 3. Additionally, improper wiring could cause the cooling fan to not op

    Action

    Consignees were sent a Cardinal Health "Urgent: Medical Device Correction" letter dated January 12, 2009 beginning the week of February 2, 2009 and continuing into week of February 9, 2009. The letter was addressed to customers describing the problems and systems affected and solutions. Cardinal Health requested customers to complete the actions listed in the letter to install the Field Correction and return the completed "Verification Form" via mail, e-mail or fax to Cardinal Health-NeuroCare. Further information can be obtained by calling 1-800-356-0007 ext 2191 or fax to 1-877-244-3805.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution -- USA including states of FL, DC, LA, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, WI, CA, MO, and LA and countries including THAILAND, SINGAPORE, SERBIA-MONTENEGRO, PORTUGAL, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, NORWAY, NETHERLANDS, KOREA, ITALY, ISRAEL, HUNGARY, HONG KONG, GREAT BRITAIN, SPAIN, GERMANY, CZECH REPUBLIC, SWITZERLAND, CANADA, BULGARIA, and BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA.

    Quantity

    36 systems