DJO recalls ultrasound gel products manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. due to potential bacterial contamination. FDA advises stopping use of all affected products to prevent health risks.
Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination. On August 18, 2021, FDA published a Letter to Health Care Providers to further address this issue: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/stop-using-all-eco-med-ultrasound-gels-and-lotions-due-risk-bacterial-contamination-letter-health.
DJO is recalling ultrasound gel products that may contain bacterial contamination. Using these products could pose a health risk, so affected users should stop using them immediately.
The ultrasound gels and lotions produced by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain harmful bacteria. FDA has issued a warning that using these products could lead to infections or other health issues.
Users of DJO ultrasound gel products distributed in kits with specific model numbers listed in the recall. Healthcare providers and patients using these gels for medical procedures are most at risk.
Check the product labels for the model numbers listed in the recall, such as 5 LITER W/DISP/4238, 24-8.5OZ BOTTLES/4248, and 5 LITER/4266. These gels are part of DJO's ultrasound kits distributed in specific international models.
Immediately stop using any ultrasound gel products with the model numbers listed in the recall.
The ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination, which poses a health risk.
Stop using the affected products immediately and contact DJO for further instructions.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for action, but immediate use cessation is required.
We’ve drafted a message you can send DJO to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0009-2022 — DJO DJO Hello, I own a DJO that is covered by recall Z-0009-2022 from DJO. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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