Canon Medical System, USA, INC. 2026-01-21 Health serious FDA
Health · FDA · Recall #FDA-Z-1017-2026
VANTAGE GALAN 3T Model MRT-3020/MEXL-3020 Recall
Issued January 21, 2026 · Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
In January 2026, Canon Medical System, USA, INC. recalled the VANTAGE GALAN 3T Model MRT-3020/MEXL-3020, a serious health recall reported by the FDA.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
There is a potential for formation of ice occurring in the venting system of the superconducting magnet of the MRI systems. if a quench occurs in this condition, helium gas may not be able to escape via the designed vent paths, and the pressure in the helium vessel may rise. This pressure build-up could eventually rupture the helium vessel, causing helium gas to be released into the MR scanning room.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using VANTAGE GALAN 3T Model MRT-3020/MEXL-3020 right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Canon Medical System, USA, INC. to arrange your voluntary. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Voluntary):
Recall details
- Brand
- Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
- Category
- Health
- Recall date
- January 21, 2026
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MO, MT, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, TX, VA, and WI.
- Recall number
- FDA-Z-1017-2026
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- FDA
In context
- Canon Medical System, USA, INC. has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 3,576 Health recalls in our database.
- This is the 356th Health recall we've logged in 2026.