EcoGel 200 Ultrasound Gel - MediChoice (M500812) (2021-08-04)

Starting date:

August 4, 2021

Posting date:

August 10, 2021

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type I

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-76213

Last updated:
2021-08-10

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected Products 

EcoGel 200 Ultrasound Gel - MediChoice (M500812)

Reason

Bacteria Contamination of Burkholderia Stabillus in ultrasound gel. Contamination source, unknown, investigation is ongoing. Eco-Med has confirmed bacterial contamination from yet unidentified sources in certain lot numbers of these non-sterile, multi-use gel products.

Affected products