North Coast Medical recalls EcoLotion transmission lotions used in ultrasound procedures due to potential bacterial contamination. Affected products include NC70481, NC70482, and NC31208 lots within expiration dates. Stop using immediately to avoid infection 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
North Coast Medical is recalling EcoLotion transmission lotions used in ultrasound procedures because they may contain bacterial contamination. This poses a risk of infection if used in medical procedures, so affected users should stop using the product immediately.
The lotions may contain harmful bacteria that can cause infections during ultrasound procedures. This risk is particularly concerning for medical settings where the products are used directly on patients.
Healthcare providers and medical facilities using EcoLotion transmission lotions for ultrasound procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving ultrasound treatments with these lotions could be exposed to bacterial contamination.
Check for product labels with 'EcoLotion' and model numbers NC70481, NC70482, or NC31208. The lotions are sold in 5-liter containers and 1-gallon sizes, with all lots within their expiration dates.
Discontinue use of all EcoLotion transmission lotions if they are part of the recalled batch.
The FDA has identified potential bacterial contamination in EcoLotion transmission lotions used for ultrasound procedures, which could lead to infections.
Products with model numbers NC70481, NC70482, or NC31208, including EcoLotion 5-liter and 1-gallon sizes, within their expiration dates.
The recall does not specify a replacement or repair option; affected users must stop using the product immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send North Coast Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2583-2021 — North Coast Medical North Coast Medical Hello, I own a North Coast Medical that is covered by recall Z-2583-2021 from North Coast Medical. 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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