FDA recall record

North Coast Medical EcoLotion Transmission Lotion, used in ultrasound procedures recall — FDA Z-2583-2021

Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination. On August 18, 2021, FDA published a Letter…

Class Iclassification
Z-2583-2021official record ID
Oct 6, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2583-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmNorth Coast Medical Inc.
Report dateOct 6, 2021
Recall initiation dateAug 27, 2021
Quantity53
LocationMorgan Hill, CA, United States

Official product description

EcoLotion Transmission Lotion, used in ultrasound procedures. Item/Description: NC70481/Eco Lotion 5 liters, NC70482/Eco Lotion with Aloe 5 liters, NC70482C/Eco Lotion with Aloe 5 liters (4); Myossage Lotion, 1 Gallon, Item: NC31208

Why the product was recalled

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

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Canada, Israel, South Africa, Australia, South Korea, France, Singapore, Grand Cayman, and Switzerland

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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