Athena Medical recalls LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 5L (Model 001222) due to potential bacterial contamination. FDA advises stopping use of all Eco-Med ultrasound gels and lotions. Product will be discontinued.
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.
Athena Medical is recalling LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 5L (Model 001222) because it may contain bacteria. This poses a health risk to users, especially healthcare providers who use the gel for medical procedures.
The ultrasound gel may contain harmful bacteria that can cause infections when used in medical procedures. FDA has issued a warning to stop using all Eco-Med ultrasound gels and lotions due to this contamination risk.
Healthcare providers and medical users who have the LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 5L (Model 001222) are affected. Those most at risk are individuals using the gel for medical procedures, as bacterial contamination could lead to infections.
Check for the product name 'LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 5L', model number 001222, and lot code UDI 00856589006137. The product was sold with this specific model and lot code.
Immediately stop using the LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 5L (Model 001222) as it may contain bacteria that can cause infections.
The FDA has identified potential bacterial contamination in LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 5L (Model 001222) manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. This poses a health risk to users.
The official recall does not provide a fix; the product will be discontinued and users must stop using it immediately.
Check for the product name 'LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 5L', model number 001222, and lot code UDI 00856589006137.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Athena Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2392-2021 — Athena Medical Athena Medical Hello, I own a Athena Medical that is covered by recall Z-2392-2021 from Athena 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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