Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems that are indicated for use Recalled by Canon Medical System, USA, INC. Due to When using respiratory gating with Steady Mode ON...

Date: May 30, 2018
Company: Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Canon Medical System, USA, INC. directly.

Affected Products

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems that are indicated for 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.

Quantity: 252

Why Was This Recalled?

When using respiratory gating with Steady Mode ON in Spin Echo sequence scanning, the SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) value displayed on the console may be lower than the actual SAR value. The actual applied SAR values may exceed the FIRST LEVEL CONTROLLED OPERATING MODE.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 41 states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY

Affected (41 states)Not affected

About Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report