Canon Vantage Galan 3T, REF: MRT-3020 - Product Usage: use as a diagnostic imaging modality that produces cross-sectional transaxial, coronal, sagittal, and oblique images that display anatomic structures of the head or body. Additionally, this system is capable of non-contrast enhanced imaging, such as MRA.
- Company
- Canon Medical System, Usa, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- May 21, 2021
- Recall Number
- Z-2047-2021
- Firm Location
- Tustin, CA
Reason for Recall
The MRI system contains a component that does not meet the appropriate flame retardancy-rating which could result in smoke or fire.
Distribution
US Nationwide distributions in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
Lot / Code Info
Affected Serial Numbers: D5A2082005, S7B1992017, S5C1912050, S5A1662001, D5A2092007, S5B17X2034, S5B18X2046, S5A17X2033, S5A1742021, D5A2062003, S5C18Y2048, S5A1732019, S5A1732018, S5A17Y2035, S7B1892004, S5B1842043, S7B1962013, S5C1972054
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
On May 25,2021, Canon issued a "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" via USPS First Class Return Receipt. On June 24,2021, Canon sent an updated recall communication via USPS First Class Return Receipt to affected consignees to provide additional information. In addition to informing consignees about the recall, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Your local Canon Service person will schedule time to replace the applicable part with a part that meets specifications. At the same time an inspection of the gantry will be performed. 2. Until such time that the modification work is provided by your service representative if any smoke or abnormal odor are observed, immediately stop using the system and contact your service representative. 3. Please share this information with all users and reviewing radiologists as well as the clinical engineering or biomedical group at your facility. 4. Please complete the attached form that is attached and return by either fax, to the toll-free number shown at the top of the form, or by via email to RAffairs@us.medical.canon. This form is a record required by FDA for verification that this notification has been received. 5. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Terry Schultz Regulatory Affairs Manager at (800) 421-1968 or your local Canon Medical Systems service representative at (800) 521-1968.