FDA Recalls Ultrasound Gels for Bacterial Contamination Risk
Omnisound Gel and EcoGel 200 ultrasound gels distributed nationwide from January 2018 to August 2021 may contain bacterial contamination. The FDA issued a Class I recall; health care providers should immediately stop using these products.
- Product
- Omnisound Gel, 250 ml bottle and 5 L container; and EcoGel 200, 250 ml bottle; Manufactured by Eco-Med. For use in ultrasound procedures.
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide