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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

LiquaSonic Ultrasound Gel 250mL, Model No. 001205

Z-2391-2021

August 20, 2021

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Athena Medical Products Inc
Event
Event 88540
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
12,240 cases of 12
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2391-2021

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: UDI 00856589006120, All lot codes. Product will be discontinued and will not be reintroduced.

Distribution pattern: Distributed to one distributor within the US.

Derived failure modes

  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    bacterial contamination