COVID-19 support
Here at Canon Medical, we are doing everything we can to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on your operations.
This is a pandemic of unprecedented proportions, but we are working tirelessly to provide you with the support you need to continue delivering high-quality care to your patients.
Even in the midst of challenging times such as these, we remain your committed partner, guided by our Made for Life Philosophy.
Our goal is to let nothing stand between you and the important work you do, which is why we continue to expedite the delivery of parts and products, sustain our manufacturing output and implement mobile solutions where possible.
We will also continue to monitor the situation carefully, both in Japan and around the world, and will provide relevant updates as they are made available.
FAQ
General
What is Canon Medical’s position on COVID-19?
While the impact of COVID-19 is being felt across the globe, we are doing everything we can to support our customers, employees, and those affected by the pandemic.
The more we learn about the virus, the more evident it becomes that medical imaging has a key role to play in the management and follow up of infected patients. And while we defer to the relevant advisory boards and radiological societies to provide guidance on appropriate medical protocols, we will continue to supply quality products that can aid in addressing this disease.
Is Canon Medical service operational globally?
Yes, our global service operations remain up and running and we have contingency plans in place to continue our high standard of service in the event that anything changes.
Have service response times changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
We have not experienced a significant change in response times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Are the call centers still taking calls?
Yes. In some regions, we have relocated our call center staff to a separate office so they can stay in touch with our customers without putting themselves at an increased risk of infection.
Is Canon Medical still offering 24-hour support?
Yes, our hours of operation remain unchanged so please continue to reach out to your local support team as and when you need to.
Is there any change in lead time for spare parts?
So far, Canon Medical has not experienced any delay to the supply of parts, as we have increased our in-country inventories to circumvent the impact of any air travel or customs delays.
However, this is an evolving situation that we continue to monitor closely, so please contact your local Service Management for the most up-to-date information.
Are Canon Medical employees able to stay up-to-date on training requirements?
All face-to-face training is currently on hold globally. However, we are working diligently to implement online training technologies to enable our service engineers and applications staff to continue working with the most up-to-date information.
Does Canon Medical have disinfection protocols for its systems as well as a recommended disinfectant list?
Yes, we have compiled a list of recommended procedures and disinfectants here. Please see our modality specific Disinfection Guides in the next section.
What measures is Canon Medical taking to protect its employees and others at customer sites?
Teams in the field require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with specifications outlined by national and/or local authorities, as well as the healthcare facility itself. In some regions, we are unable to purchase PPE due to supply allocations only to healthcare providers. As a result, we ask our healthcare customers to provide PPE to our employees visiting their sites.
Additionally, we will continue to monitor our employees’ health to maximize safety and minimize any impact on our operations.
Our hospital has confirmed cases of COVID-19 on site. Will Canon Medical’s field engineers be able to continue to provide support?
Canon Medical service operators continue to provide vital support, both in person and remotely, to ensure you’re able to access the high-quality service solutions you need.
As this is an extraordinary situation that continues to evolve rapidly, we will remain in close contact with our customers in each region to inform them directly of any change to normal procedures.
While the impact of COVID-19 is being felt across the globe, we are doing everything we can to support our customers, employees, and those affected by the pandemic.
The more we learn about the virus, the more evident it becomes that medical imaging has a key role to play in the management and follow up of infected patients. And while we defer to the relevant advisory boards and radiological societies to provide guidance on appropriate medical protocols, we will continue to supply quality products that can aid in addressing this disease.
Is Canon Medical service operational globally?
Yes, our global service operations remain up and running and we have contingency plans in place to continue our high standard of service in the event that anything changes.
Have service response times changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
We have not experienced a significant change in response times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Are the call centers still taking calls?
Yes. In some regions, we have relocated our call center staff to a separate office so they can stay in touch with our customers without putting themselves at an increased risk of infection.
Is Canon Medical still offering 24-hour support?
Yes, our hours of operation remain unchanged so please continue to reach out to your local support team as and when you need to.
Is there any change in lead time for spare parts?
So far, Canon Medical has not experienced any delay to the supply of parts, as we have increased our in-country inventories to circumvent the impact of any air travel or customs delays.
However, this is an evolving situation that we continue to monitor closely, so please contact your local Service Management for the most up-to-date information.
Are Canon Medical employees able to stay up-to-date on training requirements?
All face-to-face training is currently on hold globally. However, we are working diligently to implement online training technologies to enable our service engineers and applications staff to continue working with the most up-to-date information.
Does Canon Medical have disinfection protocols for its systems as well as a recommended disinfectant list?
Yes, we have compiled a list of recommended procedures and disinfectants here. Please see our modality specific Disinfection Guides in the next section.
What measures is Canon Medical taking to protect its employees and others at customer sites?
Teams in the field require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with specifications outlined by national and/or local authorities, as well as the healthcare facility itself. In some regions, we are unable to purchase PPE due to supply allocations only to healthcare providers. As a result, we ask our healthcare customers to provide PPE to our employees visiting their sites.
Additionally, we will continue to monitor our employees’ health to maximize safety and minimize any impact on our operations.
Our hospital has confirmed cases of COVID-19 on site. Will Canon Medical’s field engineers be able to continue to provide support?
Canon Medical service operators continue to provide vital support, both in person and remotely, to ensure you’re able to access the high-quality service solutions you need.
As this is an extraordinary situation that continues to evolve rapidly, we will remain in close contact with our customers in each region to inform them directly of any change to normal procedures.
Computed Tomography
What CT scanner is recommended for scanning COVID-19 patients?
Every Canon Medical Aquilion CT system is more than adequate for a pre- or post-contrast chest exam. However, the system that is right for your department is dependent on how many patients you are expecting to scan per hour, the range of procedures you need to perform, and whether you require any other specialized imaging capabilities. Please contact your local Canon Medical representative to discuss your individual needs in more detail.
What guidance does Canon Medical offer for detecting and assessing the severity of COVID-19 with CT?
There is currently no consensus for any COVID-19 imaging protocols formed by the radiology community. The situation is changing rapidly, and new cases of the disease are being documented and reported on by medical experts on a daily basis. As such, Canon Medical is not in a position to provide guidance on this issue. Any promotion of a CT protocol and its benefits must be proposed and substantiated by a medical professional.
What we can offer, however, is a complete set of standard protocols that are the default on every Canon Medical CT system. These have been rigorously tested over many years to demonstrate a wide range of pathologies for each body region, for example, the chest CT protocol which can show early inflammatory changes within the lungs, in addition to severe pneumonia.
What disinfection procedures do you suggest?
Because disinfection procedures vary according to local customer requirements, this cannot be addressed with a one-size-fits-all approach. However, we can suggest various table and system covers depending on your region. To find out more about our disinfection guidelines, visit our resource page or contact your local Canon Medical representative.
Are you still providing applications support?
Our applications teams around the world are available to assist you with remote support, including protocol modifications on your scanner via a secure internet connection.
What clinical information, scientific reference, or sources for radiologists can you provide for radiologists?
There are many well-researched articles and references available from established radiology associations, societies and publications. A number of them are featured on our website.
Every Canon Medical Aquilion CT system is more than adequate for a pre- or post-contrast chest exam. However, the system that is right for your department is dependent on how many patients you are expecting to scan per hour, the range of procedures you need to perform, and whether you require any other specialized imaging capabilities. Please contact your local Canon Medical representative to discuss your individual needs in more detail.
What guidance does Canon Medical offer for detecting and assessing the severity of COVID-19 with CT?
There is currently no consensus for any COVID-19 imaging protocols formed by the radiology community. The situation is changing rapidly, and new cases of the disease are being documented and reported on by medical experts on a daily basis. As such, Canon Medical is not in a position to provide guidance on this issue. Any promotion of a CT protocol and its benefits must be proposed and substantiated by a medical professional.
What we can offer, however, is a complete set of standard protocols that are the default on every Canon Medical CT system. These have been rigorously tested over many years to demonstrate a wide range of pathologies for each body region, for example, the chest CT protocol which can show early inflammatory changes within the lungs, in addition to severe pneumonia.
What disinfection procedures do you suggest?
Because disinfection procedures vary according to local customer requirements, this cannot be addressed with a one-size-fits-all approach. However, we can suggest various table and system covers depending on your region. To find out more about our disinfection guidelines, visit our resource page or contact your local Canon Medical representative.
Are you still providing applications support?
Our applications teams around the world are available to assist you with remote support, including protocol modifications on your scanner via a secure internet connection.
What clinical information, scientific reference, or sources for radiologists can you provide for radiologists?
There are many well-researched articles and references available from established radiology associations, societies and publications. A number of them are featured on our website.
Do you have cleaning and disinfection information related to ultrasound systems for COVID-19?
Yes, Canon Medical has a dedicated COVID-19 resource page which can be accessed from our website.
Information includes:
What clinical support information for Ultrasound can Canon provide in relation to COVID-19?
We have created a resource page with links to trusted Ultrasound Societies in many regions that have collated clinical resources related to COVID-19.
Clinical Information from trusted Ultrasound Societies: (Protocols, how to, clinical papers)
What Ultrasound system is recommended for scanning COVID-19 patients?
Canon Medical Ultrasound systems provides a wide range of clinical capabilities and the decision on which system to purchase should be based on clinical needs, combined with workflow, productivity and budget requirements. Please contact your local Canon Medical representative to discuss your individual needs in more detail.
What guidance does Canon Medical offer for detecting and assessing the severity of COVID-19 with Ultrasound?
There is currently no single consensus for any COVID-19 imaging protocols formed by the Ultrasound community. The situation is changing rapidly, and new clinical developments with the disease are being documented and reported on by medical experts on a daily basis. As such, Canon Medical does not consider it appropriate to provide specific guidance on this issue. Ultrasound protocols and their benefits during this pandemic must be proposed and substantiated by medical professional or Ultrasound organisations.
All Canon systems are provided with a complete set of clinical presets and Clinical Application Specialists in each region are available to support specific requirements that may arise. Remote support is also available if needed.
What disinfection procedures do you suggest?
Disinfection procedures vary according to local regulatory and facility requirements. Each system is supplied with a manual that explains general cleaning, disinfection & sterilization procedures, in addition the manuals are available online. To find out more about our disinfection guidelines, visit our dedicated COVID-19 resource page or contact your local Canon Medical representative.
Are you still providing applications support?
Our local applications teams in each region are still available to assist and support you with your clinical needs, including preset modifications on your system. Remote support is also available if needed.
What clinical information, scientific reference, or sources for radiologists can you provide?
There are numerous Clinical articles and references available from established Ultrasound and Imaging associations, societies and publications. A number of them are featured on our website.
Yes, Canon Medical has a dedicated COVID-19 resource page which can be accessed from our website.
Information includes:
- Disinfection & sterilization
- Service & Maintenance
- Manuals and support
What clinical support information for Ultrasound can Canon provide in relation to COVID-19?
We have created a resource page with links to trusted Ultrasound Societies in many regions that have collated clinical resources related to COVID-19.
Clinical Information from trusted Ultrasound Societies: (Protocols, how to, clinical papers)
What Ultrasound system is recommended for scanning COVID-19 patients?
Canon Medical Ultrasound systems provides a wide range of clinical capabilities and the decision on which system to purchase should be based on clinical needs, combined with workflow, productivity and budget requirements. Please contact your local Canon Medical representative to discuss your individual needs in more detail.
What guidance does Canon Medical offer for detecting and assessing the severity of COVID-19 with Ultrasound?
There is currently no single consensus for any COVID-19 imaging protocols formed by the Ultrasound community. The situation is changing rapidly, and new clinical developments with the disease are being documented and reported on by medical experts on a daily basis. As such, Canon Medical does not consider it appropriate to provide specific guidance on this issue. Ultrasound protocols and their benefits during this pandemic must be proposed and substantiated by medical professional or Ultrasound organisations.
All Canon systems are provided with a complete set of clinical presets and Clinical Application Specialists in each region are available to support specific requirements that may arise. Remote support is also available if needed.
What disinfection procedures do you suggest?
Disinfection procedures vary according to local regulatory and facility requirements. Each system is supplied with a manual that explains general cleaning, disinfection & sterilization procedures, in addition the manuals are available online. To find out more about our disinfection guidelines, visit our dedicated COVID-19 resource page or contact your local Canon Medical representative.
Are you still providing applications support?
Our local applications teams in each region are still available to assist and support you with your clinical needs, including preset modifications on your system. Remote support is also available if needed.
What clinical information, scientific reference, or sources for radiologists can you provide?
There are numerous Clinical articles and references available from established Ultrasound and Imaging associations, societies and publications. A number of them are featured on our website.
Magnetic Resonance
What MR scanner is recommended for scanning COVID-19 patients?
Canon recommends to follow the latest ACR guidelines for the use of MR during the COVID-19 per the link here: https://www.acr.org/Clinical-Resources/Radiology-Safety/MR-Safety/COVID-19-and-MR-Use
Every Canon Medical Vantage MR system is more than adequate for any mandatory exams.
However, the system that is right for your department on the range of procedures you need to perform, and whether you require any other specialized imaging capabilities including automated slice positioning and fast exams which can help to reduce patient time in the MR room. Please contact your local Canon Medical representative to discuss your individual needs in more detail.
What guidance does Canon Medical offer for detecting and assessing the severity of COVID-19 with MR?
There is currently no consensus for any COVID-19 imaging protocols formed by the radiology community. The situation is changing rapidly, and new cases of the disease are being documented and reported on by medical experts on a daily basis. As such, Canon Medical is not in a position to provide guidance on this issue. Any promotion of an MR protocol and its benefits must be proposed and substantiated by a medical professional.
What disinfection procedures do you suggest?
Because disinfection procedures vary according to local customer requirements, this cannot be addressed with a one-size-fits-all approach. However, we can suggest various table and system covers depending on your region. To find out more about our disinfection guidelines for MRI systems, visit our resource page here or contact your local Canon Medical representative.
Are you still providing MR applications support?
Our MR applications teams around the world are available to assist you with remote support, including protocol modifications on your scanner via phone or a secure internet connection.
What clinical information, scientific reference, or sources for radiologists can you provide?
There are many well-researched articles and references available from established radiology associations, societies and publications. A number of them are featured on our website.
Canon recommends to follow the latest ACR guidelines for the use of MR during the COVID-19 per the link here: https://www.acr.org/Clinical-Resources/Radiology-Safety/MR-Safety/COVID-19-and-MR-Use
Every Canon Medical Vantage MR system is more than adequate for any mandatory exams.
However, the system that is right for your department on the range of procedures you need to perform, and whether you require any other specialized imaging capabilities including automated slice positioning and fast exams which can help to reduce patient time in the MR room. Please contact your local Canon Medical representative to discuss your individual needs in more detail.
What guidance does Canon Medical offer for detecting and assessing the severity of COVID-19 with MR?
There is currently no consensus for any COVID-19 imaging protocols formed by the radiology community. The situation is changing rapidly, and new cases of the disease are being documented and reported on by medical experts on a daily basis. As such, Canon Medical is not in a position to provide guidance on this issue. Any promotion of an MR protocol and its benefits must be proposed and substantiated by a medical professional.
What disinfection procedures do you suggest?
Because disinfection procedures vary according to local customer requirements, this cannot be addressed with a one-size-fits-all approach. However, we can suggest various table and system covers depending on your region. To find out more about our disinfection guidelines for MRI systems, visit our resource page here or contact your local Canon Medical representative.
Are you still providing MR applications support?
Our MR applications teams around the world are available to assist you with remote support, including protocol modifications on your scanner via phone or a secure internet connection.
What clinical information, scientific reference, or sources for radiologists can you provide?
There are many well-researched articles and references available from established radiology associations, societies and publications. A number of them are featured on our website.
Disinfection Guide
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Computed Tomography
Cleaning and Disinfection Guide for CT scanner |
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Computed Tomography Cleaning and Disinfection Poster for CT scanner
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Computed Tomography Workflow Guide for Infection Prevention and Control
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Magnetic Resonance
Cleaning and Disinfection Guide for MR scanner |
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Magnetic Resonance Cleaning and Disinfection Poster for MR scanner
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Ultrasound
Cleaning and Disinfection Guide for Ultrasound |
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X-ray
Cleaning and Disinfection Guide for RF System |
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X-ray
Cleaning and Disinfection Guide for Radiographic System |
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Angiography
Cleaning and Disinfection Guide for Alphenix System |
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Angiography
Cleaning and Disinfection Guide for Infinix-i System |
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Angiography
Cleaning and Disinfection Guide for Alphenix and Infinix-i System Flat Panel Detector |
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Stay up to date with Canon Medical’s response
Since the beginning of the year, we have collaborated with a range of international organizations to help lessen the impact of COVID-19 and ensure healthcare professionals are equipped with the vital resources they need. Find more about our activities and stay up to date with our President’s remarks below.
Past updates
- A message from our president (April 21 update)
- A message from our president (April 1 update)
- Press release Development of a Rapid Genetic Testing System for the Novel Coronavirus and Start of Research into Its Practical Application (March 19 update)
- A message from our president (March 18 update)
- Press release Canon Medical to commence development of a rapid genetic testing system for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (February 25 update)
