National Distribution ECO 5: Bacterial Contamination in Gel Tens Ultrasound Products
National Distribution & Contracting Inc recalls ECO 50TS Gel Tens Ultrasound devices due to potential bacterial contamination in ultrasound gels. Consumers should check product codes and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination.
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What happened, in plain English
National Distribution & Contracting Inc is recalling ECO 50TS Gel Tens Ultrasound devices because ultrasound gels may contain bacteria. This could lead to infections if the product is used without proper cleaning. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61904-national-distribution-eco-5-bacterial-contamination-in-gel-tens-ultrasound.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61904-national-distribution-eco-5-bacterial-contamination-in-gel-tens-ultrasound · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0068-2022
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“National Distribution ECO 5: Bacterial Contamination in Gel Tens Ultrasound Products.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61904-national-distribution-eco-5-bacterial-contamination-in-gel-tens-ultrasound. Based on FDA recall #Z-0068-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0068-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The ultrasound gels and lotions could have bacterial contamination. If the gel is used without proper cleaning, it might cause infections. This is a potential health risk but not an immediate danger.
Who’s affected
Users of ECO 50TS Gel Tens Ultrasound devices who purchased the product from the manufacturer. People with compromised immune systems may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code ECO 50TS on the device. The product was sold with the description 'Gel Tens Ultrasound 1in X 5L cube 1 Dispenser Btl'.
- Brand
National Distribution & Contracting Inc- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of RI, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA and the countries of Canada and Nova Scotia.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0067-2022 | ECO 85CB Lotion Ultrasound 8.5 oz 24/cs ECO 40JBC Gel Ultrasound Transmission Clr 8.5 oz BTL 24/cs ECO 40JMC Gel Ultrasound Transmission Clr 5L 4/cs NDC P301008 ProAdvantage Gel Ultrasound Transmission 8.5 oz 12/cs NDC P301105 ProAdvantage Gel Ultrasound Transmission 5 Liter 4/cs NDC P301115 ProAdvantage Ultrasound Lotion 5L W/Empty Btl 4/cs ECO 30GS Ecogel 100 Ultrasound Grn 1in X 5L Cube 1 Dispenser Btl ECO 30GB Ecogel 100 Ultrasound Grn 8.5 oz Btl 24/cs; All lots for the following distributed product codes: Product Code: ECO 85CB - ECO 85CB Lotion Ultrasound 8.5 oz 24/cs Product Code: ECO 40JBC - ECO 40JBC Gel Ultrasound Transmission Clr 8.5 oz BTL 24/cs Product Code: ECO 40JMC - ECO 40JMC Gel Ultrasound Transmission Clr 5L 4/cs Product Code: NDC P301008 - NDC P301008 ProAdvantage Gel Ultrasound Transmission 8.5 oz 12/cs Product Code: NDC P301105 - NDC P301105 ProAdvantage Gel Ultrasound Transmission 5 Liter 4/cs Product Code: NDC P301115 - NDC P301115 ProAdvantage Ultrasound Lotion 5L W/Empty Btl 4/cs Product Code ECO 30GS - ECO 30GS Ecogel 100 Ultrasound Grn 1in X 5L Cube 1 Dispenser Btl Product Code: ECO 30GB - ECO 30GB Ecogel 100 Ultrasound Grn 8.5 oz Btl 24/cs | 25103 units |
| Z-0068-2022 | ECO 50TS Gel Tens Ultrasound 1in X 5L cube 1 Dispenser Btl; All lots for the following distributed product code: Product Code: ECO 50TS - ECO 50TS Gel Tens Ultrasound 1in X 5L cube 1 Dispenser | 3 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Code
Look for the product code ECO 50TS on the device to confirm if it is recalled.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 37 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of RI, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA and the…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 57 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0068-2022 (August 24, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0068-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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