North Coast Medical recalls Norco Ultrasound Gel due to potential bacterial contamination. FDA advises stopping use of all Eco-Med Pharmaceutical products. Affected items include 250mL and 5L sizes.
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 Norco Ultrasound Gel products that may contain bacterial contamination. This poses a health risk to users, especially healthcare providers who use the gel during medical procedures.
The ultrasound gel may contain harmful bacteria that could cause infections if introduced into the body during medical procedures. FDA has issued a warning to healthcare providers to stop using these products due to potential contamination risks.
Healthcare providers and medical facilities using the recalled ultrasound gel are most at risk. The recall affects products sold in the U.S. between specific dates and expiration dates.
Check for product labels with 'Norco Ultrasound Gel' or 'North Coast Ultrasound Gel' in 250mL or 5L sizes. The recall includes all lots within the expiration date as listed in the product description.
Look for product labels with 'Norco Ultrasound Gel' or 'North Coast Ultrasound Gel' in 250mL or 5L sizes.
Contact North Coast Medical directly for specific instructions on how to handle recalled products.
The ultrasound gel may contain bacterial contamination, which poses a health risk during medical procedures. FDA has issued a warning to healthcare providers to stop using these products.
Contact North Coast Medical directly for specific instructions on how to handle recalled products. Do not use the product if it is contaminated.
The recall includes all lots within the expiration date as listed in the product description. There is no specific deadline mentioned for stopping use.
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-2582-2021 — North Coast Medical North Coast Medical Hello, I own a North Coast Medical that is covered by recall Z-2582-2021 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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