CLASS II Device recall · Reported 5 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Excelart Vantage, Atlas, and Titan MRI Systems, Mrt recalled

Toshiba American Medical Systems is recalling Excelart Vantage, Atlas, and Titan MRI Systems, Mrt-1503 and Mrt-1504, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 May 2008 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesModels MRT-1503 and MRT-1504 " MRT-1503 systems with software V9.01 *R240 through V9.20*R242 " MRT-1504 systems with software V9.21 *R24
Quantity recalled54

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2278-2012
FDA event ID
62853
Recalling firm
Toshiba American Medical Systems, Tustin, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
13 May 2008
FDA classified
27 Aug 2012
Reported
5 Sep 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Device Malfunction

Timeline

13 May 2008Recall initiated by company
27 Aug 2012Classified by FDA+1567 days
5 Sep 2012Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The status display in the sequence queue window may not change from "Current" to "Done".

Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.

Product as listed by the FDA

EXCELART Vantage, Atlas, and Titan MRI Systems, MRT-1503 and MRT-1504. Imaging of the Whole Body, Fluid Visualization, 2D/3D Imaging, MR Angiography/MR Vascular Imaging, Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent Imaging, Perfusion I Diffusion Imaging, and Proton Spectroscopy.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Distribution

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The status display in the sequence queue window may not change from "Current" to "Done".

Which lots are affected?

Models MRT-1503 and MRT-1504 " MRT-1503 systems with software V9.01 *R240 through V9.20*R242 " MRT-1504 systems with software V9.21 *R24

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Distribution

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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