UnratedMedical device recall · FDA · Published August 20, 2021
LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL Recall: Bacterial Contamination Risk
Athena Medical Products recalls LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL (Model 001205) due to potential bacterial contamination. This product may pose health risks if used improperly.
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.
“LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL Recall: Bacterial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61918-liquasonic-ultrasound-gel-250ml-recall-bacterial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2391-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2391-2021%22&limit=1).
Athena Medical Products Inc recalled LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL due to potential bacterial contamination, the FDA announced on Aug. 20, 2021. The company initiated this voluntary Class I recall after the agency published a letter addressing Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. products.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Athena Medical Products
Product: LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL
Model No.: 001205
UDI: 00856589006120
Lot codes: All lot codes
The hazard
Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination. On August 18, 2021, the FDA published a Letter to Health Care Providers to further address this issue.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Sheathes3D Viral Barrier Ultrasound Probe Covers Recall (2025-11-17) and Medline Medical Kits Recalled Due to Possible Bacillus Contamination (2026-06-11). Additional related actions include the Medline Medical Kits Recall: Non-sterile Alcohol Prep Pads Risk on 2026-03-16.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 001205 on the product label. The product was sold with lot codes and UDI 00856589006120. This gel is no longer available for purchase.
Brand
Athena Medical Products
Category
Medical device
FDA recall event · 2 products
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
Terminated
Distribution
Distributed to one distributor within the US.
Recall number
Product, codes & lots
Quantity
Z-2391-2021
LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL, Model No. 001205; UDI 00856589006120, All lot codes. Product will be discontinued and will not be reintroduced.
12,240 cases of 12
Z-2392-2021
LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 5L, Model No. 001222; UDI 00856589006137, All lot codes. Product will be discontinued and will not be reintroduced.
480 cases of 4
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the model number 001205 and lot codes on the product label.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 17 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class I
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall Z-2391-2021 — Athena Medical Products LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL Recall: Bacterial Contamination Risk
Hello,
I own a LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL Recall: Bacterial Contamination Risk that is covered by recall Z-2391-2021 from Athena Medical Products.
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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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2391-2021 (August 20, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2391-2021 to see it in context.
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