Red Medical Supplies recalls EcoGel 100 ultrasound gel (Model 250UG-GLU) due to potential bacterial contamination. Products manufactured between September 23, 2020 and August 8, 2021 are affected. Consumers should stop using affected units immediately.
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.
Red Medical Supplies is recalling EcoGel 100 ultrasound gel (Model 250UG-GLU) because it may contain bacterial contamination. This poses a health risk to users, especially healthcare providers who might come into contact with the gel during medical procedures.
The ultrasound gel may contain harmful bacteria that could cause infections if the product comes into contact with skin or mucous membranes during medical procedures. This contamination risk is particularly concerning for healthcare workers who use the gel regularly.
Healthcare providers and individuals using the EcoGel 100 ultrasound gel for medical procedures are most at risk. The recall affects units manufactured between September 23, 2020 and August 8, 2021.
Check for the model number 250UG-GLU on the product label. Products manufactured between September 23, 2020 and August 8, 2021 are affected.
Immediately stop using any EcoGel 100 ultrasound gel with model number 250UG-GLU that was manufactured between September 23, 2020 and August 8, 2021.
No, the product may contain bacterial contamination and poses a health risk. Stop using it immediately.
Stop using it immediately and dispose of the product safely. Contact Red Medical Supplies for further instructions.
The recall was initiated on August 18, 2021, following a FDA letter about bacterial contamination risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Red Medical Supplies to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0090-2022 — Red Medical Supplies Red Medical Supplies Hello, I own a Red Medical Supplies that is covered by recall Z-0090-2022 from Red Medical Supplies. 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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