# SonoRef Healthcare GmbH – The Transducer Refurbishment Manufacturer

> Beyond Repair. Beyond Refurbishment. We Perfect the Science of Sound.

SonoRef Healthcare GmbH is an ISO 13485 oriented ultrasound transducer refurbishment manufacturer based in Austria. Founded in 2006, SonoRef specializes in the repair, refurbishment, and regeneration of ultrasound probes (also known as Ultraschallsonden, Schallköpfe, or transducers) for hospitals, clinics, and distributors worldwide.

## Core Services

### Standard Ultrasound Probe Repair
- URL: https://sonoref.com/services/standard-probe-repair
- Bridging the Gap Between Budget and Performance
- Repair types: acoustic lens, housing, cable assembly, strain relief, connector (mechanical, lock, pin/board), electronics, CW noise, image artifacts
- Typical cost: 30–50% of new probe price
- Turnaround: 1–2 weeks
- Warranty: 3–6 months

### TEE Probe Repair (Transesophageal Echocardiography)
- URL: https://sonoref.com/services/tee-probe-repair
- Protecting Patients and Performance Alike
- Repair types: lens, tip case, bending rubber, insertion tube recoating, handle case, mechanical & electronic angulation, kink protection, cable, connector, electronics
- Patient safety: rigorous electrical safety testing and acoustic performance verification
- Typical cost: 30–50% of new probe price
- Turnaround: 1–2 weeks
- Warranty: 3–6 months

### 3D/4D Volume Probe Repair
- URL: https://sonoref.com/services/3d-4d-probe-repair
- Bringing Depth Back to Your Diagnostics
- Repair types: dome/lens, oil leaks, motor control, housing, 3D imaging defects, cable & connector, encoder calibration, crystal array restoration
- Specialized tooling for mechanical complexity of volumetric probes
- Typical cost: 30–50% of new probe price
- Turnaround: 1–2 weeks
- Warranty: 3–6 months

### ReGeneration Program
- URL: https://sonoref.com/regeneration
- Complete ultrasound transducer rebuild
- 4-step process: Assessment → Deconstruction → Regeneration → Certification
- Cost: 50–60% of new purchase price
- 80% higher repair rate than standard repair
- 12-month warranty (double the standard)
- Component showcase: Crystal Arrays, Housing, Electronics

### Loaner Probe Service
- URL: https://sonoref.com/loaner
- 5,000+ replacement transducers in stock
- Available while your probe is being repaired
- Same-day dispatch available
- All major manufacturers and models covered

## Supported Manufacturers & Models

### GE Healthcare
Standard probes: 3S, 3S-RS, 3Sc-RS, 3Sp, 3Sp-D, 3V, 4V-D, 4Vc-D, 6S, 6S-D, 7L, 8L, 8L-RS, 9L, 9L-D, 9L-RS, 10L, 11L, 11L-D, 12L, 12L-RS, BE9Cs, BE9Cs-D, BE9Cs-RS, C1-5, C1-5-D, C1-5-RS, C1-6-D, C1-6VN-D, C2-9-D, C2-9VN-D, C3-10-D, C4-8-D, E8C, E8C-RS, E8Cs, E8Cs-RS, L8-18i-D, M5S-D, M5Sc-D, ML6-15, ML6-15-D, ML6-15-RS, P2D, P6D, RM14L, RNA5-9-D, RSP6-16, RSP6-16-D, S1-5, S1-5-D
TEE probes: 6T, 6T-RS, 6Tc, 6Tc-RS, 6VT-D, 9T, 9T-RS, 9VT-D, 11T-D
3D/4D probes: EM6c (Gen.1, Gen.2, Gen.3), RAB4-8-D, RAB4-8-RS, RAB4-8L-D, RAB6-D, RAB6-RS, RIC5-9-D, RIC5-9-RS, RIC5-9W-RS, RIC6-12-D, RM6C, RM7C, RNA5-9-D

### Philips
Standard probes: C5-1, C5-2, C9-2, C10-3v, L9-3, L12-3, L12-4, L15-7io, L18-5, S3-1, S4-1, S4-2, S5-1, S12-4, V6-2, X5-1, X7-2, X7-2t, X8-2t, 21370A, 21371A, 21380A
TEE probes: S7-3t, S8-3t, X7-2t, X8-2t
Connector types: Explora, Cartridge, Active Array, Compact

### Samsung (formerly Samsung Medison)
Standard probes: CA1-7A, CA2-9A, CF4-9, CO2-5E, EV3-10H, LA2-14A, LA3-16A, LN5-12, LN5-16, P2-4AA, PA2-8A, PA2-11H, V5-9
TEE probes: TEE-9H

### Siemens Healthineers
Standard probes: 4V1c, 5V2c, 10V4c, 6C1, 6C2s, 6L3, 9L4, 10L4, 12L4, 14L5, 15L8w, 18L6, DAX, EV9-4, CH5-2, CW2, CW5, EV9C4, LA523E, P4-1c, P4-2, VF10-5
TEE probes: V5Ms, AcuNav

### Esaote
Standard probes: CA431, LA523, PA230E, SL3323

### Canon (Toshiba)
Standard probes: PLT-1005BT, PVT-375BT, PVT-661VT
TEE probes: PST-25ST

### BK Medical
Standard probes: 2052, 8811, 8823, 8826, 8870, 9030, 9048, 9070

### Mindray
Standard probes: 2P2, 35C50EA, 3C5A, 65EC10EA, 6C2P, 7L4P, D6-2, D6-2EA, DE10-3, L12-4, L14-6, P4-2E, SP5-1
TEE probes: P7-3Ts

### Also Supported
Fujifilm, SonoScape, Hitachi, Alpinion, Chison, Edan, Zonare, SonoSite

## German Search Terms (Suchbegriffe)

- Ultraschallsonden Reparatur
- Sondenreparatur
- Schallkopf Reparatur
- TEE Sonde Reparatur
- 3D/4D Sonde Reparatur
- Ultraschall Transducer Reparatur
- Ultraschallkopf reparieren
- Leihsonden Service
- Ultraschallsonden Refurbishment

## Key Differentiators

- ISO 13485 oriented quality management system
- OEM-grade repair quality
- Fast turnaround: professional diagnostic within 24 hours
- 5,000+ loaner probes in stock for zero downtime
- ReGeneration program: complete rebuild with 12-month warranty
- Managed logistics: DHL/UPS Express pickup from your facility
- Founded 2006, 1,600 m² state-of-the-art facility
- Serving hospitals across Europe (AT, DE, CH, IT, FR, GB) and worldwide

## Request Service

- Request Repair: https://sonoref.com/request
- Request Loaner: https://sonoref.com/loaner
- Contact: https://sonoref.com/contact

## Regional Sales Teams

- Austria & CEE: +43 676 8398 6363
- Germany: Regional team available
- Switzerland: Regional team available
- Italy: Regional team available
- France: Regional team available
- UK & International: Regional team available

## Contact

- Website: https://sonoref.com
- Email: service@sonoref.com
- Phone: +43 676 8398 6363
- Company: SonoRef Healthcare GmbH
- Location: Austria

## Pages

- [Home](/): Ultrasound probe repair, refurbishment & ReGeneration overview.
- [Standard Probe Repair](/services/standard-probe-repair): Repair of curved, linear and phased-array probes at 30–50% of new price.
- [TEE Probe Repair](/services/tee-probe-repair): Transesophageal probe repair with full electrical-safety verification.
- [3D/4D Probe Repair](/services/3d-4d-probe-repair): Volumetric probe repair, motor & encoder rebuild.
- [ReGeneration Program](/regeneration): Complete crystal-block & component rebuild with 12-month warranty.
- [Probe Area / Loaner Probes](/probes): 5,000+ replacement probes for loan during repair.
- [Ultrasound Systems](/systems): Compatible ultrasound systems directory.
- [Manufacturers](/manufacturers): Probe repair by OEM (GE, Philips, Siemens, Samsung, Esaote, Canon, BK, Mindray).
- [Request Repair](/request): Online request form for repair, loaner or purchase.
- [Contact](/contact): Regional contacts and offices.
- [Company](/company): About SonoRef Healthcare GmbH.

## Optional

- [Imprint](/imprint): Legal notice.
- [Privacy Policy](/privacy): Data protection & GDPR.
- [Terms](/terms): General terms and conditions.
- [Loaner Terms](/loaner-terms): Terms for loaner probe service.