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 the fight of this disease.

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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.

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Are the call centers still taking calls?
Yes, 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.

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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.

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Is there any change in lead time for spare parts?
So far, Canon Medical has not experienced any significant 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 sales representative for the most up-to-date information.

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Are Canon Medical employees able to stay up-to-date on training requirements?
All face-to-face training is currently on hold in Japan. However, we are working diligently to implement online training technologies to enable our engineers and applications staff to continue working with the most up-to-date information.

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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.**

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What measures is Canon Medical taking to protect its employees and others at customer sites?
We are equipping our teams in the field with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with specifications outlined by national and/or local authorities, as well as the healthcare facility itself.

Additionally, we will continue to monitor our employees’ health to maximize safety and minimize any impact on our operations.

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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.

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*Remains unchanged in areas where it is currently available

**Please note that recommended cleaning agents were evaluated based on their chemical compatibility with the device materials and have not been tested for specific effectiveness against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Not all cleaners and disinfectants listed are available for use in every region. Please select compatible cleaning agents that comply with local regulations and utilize them in line with hospital procedures for infection control.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

• Disinfection & sterilization
• Service & Maintenance
• Manuals and support

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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)

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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.

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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 Application Specialists in each region are available to remotely support specific requirements that may arise.

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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.

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Are you still providing applications support?
Our local applications teams in each region are available to assist you with remote support, including preset modifications on your system.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 and safe cleaning procedures for MRI systems, visit our resource page here or contact your local Canon Medical representative.

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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. Learn more about MR Operation Protocols.

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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.