Canon Medical Releases Quick CT Decontamination System Amid COVID-19

Article

System uses ultraviolet light system to kills advanced viruses and bacteria in minutes.

In an effort to address the ever-present decontamination concerns and priorities surrounding CT scanners used to image patients who are suspected of or have tested positive for COVID-19, Canon Medical System revealed, this week, a mobile CT unit that offers a rapid cleaning system.

In most cases, based on industry guidance, a CT scanner has been decommissioned for roughly an hour between scanning patients to minimize the likelihood of viral transmission. According to a company statement, the Aquilion™ Prime SP CT system can cut the cleaning time down to minutes by using an automated ultraviolet light system.

“Imaging infectious disease patients is not a new phenomenon for medical providers. But, our customers are facing an unprecedented number of potentially contagious patients,” said Erin Angel, managing director of Canon Medical System’s CT Business Unit, in a statement. “Our deployable CT offerings with the addition of rapid UV-C decontamination will offer providers a unique solution to help improve their workflow and safety as they image infectious disease patients.”

Available as a modular or mobile footprint, the system can be isolated from other staff and patients, creating a safer environment for imaging patients who are suspected of having COVID-19. The decontamination system reduces bacteria, spores, and viruses and is effective against a myriad of advanced viral infectious diseases, according to the company statement.

The system is available on new deployable CT solutions, as well as existing fixed imaging suites.

Newsletter

Stay at the forefront of radiology with the Diagnostic Imaging newsletter, delivering the latest news, clinical insights, and imaging advancements for today’s radiologists.

Recent Videos
Emerging Concepts in CT-Guided Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
Combining Advances in Computed Tomography Angiography with AI to Enhance Preventive Care
Incorporating CT Colonography into Radiology Practice
© 2025 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.