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Viasys Healthcare, Sonora Transcranial Doppler (TCD)… recallZ-0998-2009 · Cardinal Health, Inc · initiated Jan 6, 2009

Terminated All recalls posted in April 2009

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Cardinal Health, Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

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

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0998-2009
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 6, 2009
Posted by the FDA
Apr 7, 2009
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health, Inc
Quantity
36 systems
Product code
IYN
FDA submissions
K060421
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.

Product 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.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Serial Numbers:  PWH0297 PWH0212 PWH0221 PWH0309 PWH0246 PWH0250 PWH0223 PWH0429 PWH0245 PWH0292 PWH0298 PWH0214 PWH0211 PWH0210 PWH0219 PWH0216 PWH0224 PWH0215 PWH0213 PWH0220 PWH0253 PWH0252 PWH0254 PWH0221 PWH0218 PWH0217 06-2506 06-2504 05-2506 PWH0251 06-2501 06-2500 06-2503 06-2502 05-2502 and 05-2500.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K060421 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 50875).

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