Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Canon Medical System, USA, INC. Vantage Galan 3T Model MRT-3020/Mexl-3020 recall: There is a potential for formation of ice occurring in the venting system

Recall published 9 months ago

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.

The hazard: High-powered magnet hazard

Loose high-powered magnets are the hazard here. The danger comes from swallowing more than one, because they then find each other through the gut wall.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: Loose high-powered magnets are dangerous when more than one is swallowed. They attract each other through the walls of the intestine and pinch the tissue trapped between them, an injury that usually needs surgery.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If you think a child has swallowed magnets — even if they seem entirely well — go to an emergency department and say magnets are involved. Early symptoms are indistinguishable from a stomach bug: stomach pain, vomiting, poor appetite. A single magnet may pass on its own; two or more rarely do, and the team needs to know how many are unaccounted for.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1017-2026
Published
January 21, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
34 systems
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Model Number: MRT-3020/MEXL-3020 UDI-DI code: 04987670102615 CMSC Model Number/Model Number/Serial Numbers/SID/UDI code: MRT-3020/4A MEXL-3020/5D 5DB2152002 30058153 (01)04987670102615(21)4AA2152001 MRT-3020/4A MEXL-3020/5D 5DC2262005 30075456 (01)04987670102615(21)4AB2262002 MRT-3020/4A MEXL-3020/5D 5DE2452007 30097122 (01)04987670102615(21)4AC2452003 MRT-3020/5A MEXL-3020/5D 5DB2172003 30047848 (01)04987670102615(21)5AA2172001 MRT-3020/6A MEXL-3020/7D 7DE2482014 30102813 (01)04987670102615(21)6AA2482002 MRT-3020/6A MEXL-3020/7D 7DE2472012 30108012 (01)04987670102615(21)6AA2472001 MRT-3020/7A MEXL-3020/7D 7DD2392008 30100563 (01)04987670102615(21)7AA2392001 MRT-3020/A4 MEXL-3020/D5 D5B2152013 30060527 (01)04987670102615(21)A4D2152004 MRT-3020/A4 MEXL-3020/D5 D5B2212019 30064817 (01)04987670102615(21)A4D2212006 MRT-3020/A4 MEXL-3020/D5 D5A2082005 30069306 (01)04987670102615(21)A4C2082002 MRT-3020/A4 MEXL-3020/D5 D5A2092007 30071480 (01)04987670102615(21)A4C2092003 MRT-3020/A4 MEXL-3020/D5 D5E24X2043 30072643 (01)04987670102615(21)A4F24X2010 MRT-3020/A4 MEXL-3020/D5 D5B2192016 30085151 (01)04987670102615(21)A4D2192005 MRT-3020/A4 MEXL-3020/D5 D5C2262022 30098384 (01)04987670102615(21)A4E2262008 MRT-3020/A4 MEXL-3020/D5 D5C2262021 30100803 (01)04987670102615(21)A4E2262007 MRT-3020/A4 MEXL-3020/D5 D5E2492042 30109383 (01)04987670102615(21)A4F2492009 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5 S5B18X2046 30007763 (01)04987670102615(21)A5B18X2011 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5 S5A17X2033 30031740 (01)04987670102615(21)A5A17X2008 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5 S5B17X2034 30034832 (01)04987670102615(21)A5B1882010 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5 S5A1732019 30036503 (01)04987670102615(21)A5A1732004 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5 S5A1742021 30040917 (01)04987670102615(21)A5A1742005 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5 S5C1972054 30041962 (01)04987670102615(21)A5C1972014 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5 S5A1732018 30042870 (01)04987670102615(21)A5A1732003 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5 S5B1842043 30043510 (01)04987670102615(21)A5B18X2012 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/D5 D5A2062003 30053897 (01)04987670102615(21)A5D2062015 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5 S5C18Y2048 30056987 (01)04987670102615(21)A5C18Y2013 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/D5 D5D23X2032 30087647 (01)04987670102615(21)A5G23X2017 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/D5 D5C2292024 30087649 (01)04987670102615(21)A5F2292016 MRT-3020/A5 MEXL-3020/S5.004 S5A1662001 30092401 (01)04987670102615(21)A5A1662001 MRT-3020/A6 MEXL-3020/D7 D7B2152015 30056208 (01)04987670102615(21)A6D2152001 MRT-3020/A7 MEXL-3020/S7 S7B1892004 30044596 (01)04987670102615(21)A7B1892001 MRT-3020/A7 MEXL-3020/D7 D7B2182017 30081608 (01)04987670102615(21)A7D2182004 MRT-3020/A7 MEXL-3020/S7.007 S7B1962013 30094084 (01)04987670102615(21)A7B1962002 MRT-3020/A7 MEXL-3020/S7.007 S7B1992017 30119571 (01)04987670102615(21)A7B1992003 MRT-3020/A7 MEXL-3020/S7 S7B1892004 30044596 MRT-3020/A7 MEXL-3020/D7 D7B2182017 30081608 MRT-3020/A7 MEXL-3020/S7.007 S7B1962013 30094084 MRT-3020/A7 MEXL-3020/S7.007 S7B1992017 30119571
UPC codes
04987670102615

Products covered by this recall

VANTAGE GALAN 3T Model MRT-3020/MEXL-3020

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 04987670102615

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • MRT-3020
  • SID

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • SID

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Magnets

Canon Medical System, USA, INC. — Loose high-powered magnets are the hazard here. The danger comes from swallowing more than one, because they then find each other through the gut wall.

  1. Put the product out of reach and count the magnets against the number the instructions say it should have.
  2. Make sure older children know that using magnets as fake piercings is a recognised route to a serious injury.
  3. Follow the remedy described on this page rather than keeping the item with the magnets glued back in.
  4. Check under furniture and along skirting boards — stray magnets travel further than you would expect.

Claiming your refund, repair or replacement

The recalling company decides the remedy and funds it. You should never pay for a recall repair or for return shipping.

  • Use the company contact on this page first. Most firms run a dedicated recall page with a claim form that is far quicker than their main support line.
  • Have the model number, the date code and your photos ready. Many companies issue store credit by default — ask for cash or a card reversal if you would rather have it.
  • No receipt? Say so. Recall refunds are routinely paid without proof of purchase, because the hazard is what triggers the obligation.
  • If you bought it from a retailer rather than the brand, try both. Target, Walmart and Amazon often refund recalled goods from the order history.

Company contact: Canon Medical System, USA, INC. — 2441 Michelle Dr, Tustin, CA, 92780-7047

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Device enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Canon Medical System, USA, INC. medical devices recalled?

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. 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…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 04987670102615; model number MRT-3020, SID. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Put the product out of reach and count the magnets against the number the instructions say it should have.

Can I get my money back?

Use the company contact on this page first. Most firms run a dedicated recall page with a claim form that is far quicker than their main support line.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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