At least 66 people were infected by B. cepacia bacteria from contaminated Eco-Med Ultrasound Gel, including EcoGel, MediChoice, Mac Medical, and many more.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Eco-Med Ultrasound Gel induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a B. cepacia infection from ultrasound gel, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Medical Device Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
UPDATE: Eco-Med Recalls All Ultrasound Gels After 66 Infections Reported
In September 2021, the FDA announced a Class 1 recall for all ultrasound gel products and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical Inc. that were distributed since 2018. At least 66 people developed infections, including 60 bloodstream infections, which may result in sepsis or death, according to the CDC outbreak investigation.
FDA Warns Against Using ALL Eco-Med Ultrasound Gels
On August 18, 2021, the FDA warned healthcare providers to stop using all Eco-Med ultrasound gels and lotions due to a risk of bacterial contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc). The products inlclude:
- Amtec (EcoGel200 Ultrasound Gel)
- Chattanooga Conductor USA
- Conductor Australia
- DJO Conductor
- EcoGel 100
- EcoGel 200
- EcoGel 300
- EcoLotion
- Intelect
- Liquasonic
- MAC Brand EcoGel
- Medelco
- MediChoice Ultrasound Gel
- Medline Ultrasound Gel
- Myossage
- NCM Ultrasound Gel
- NDC Eco-Gel 200 Ultrasound Gel
- NDC Eco-Lotion
- Omnisound Ultrasound Gel
- Red Medical Ultrasound Gel
- Scrip Ultrasound Gel
- Smart (EcoGel 200 Ultrasound Gel)
- STAT EcoGel 100
- STAT EcoGel 200
- Ultra-Myossage
Eco-Med Ultrasound Gel Recall
On August 4, 2021, Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals recalled ultrasound gel under several brand-names after at least 15 people developed B. cepacia infections, including bloodstream infections, which could become life-threatening.
More Infections May Be Linked to Bacteria in Ultrasound Gel
Eco-Med said it believes that even more infections could be linked to the recalled ultrasound gel. “Additional infections have been identified that may also be associated with the use of this ultrasound gel and investigation is ongoing,” according to the recall notice.
What Ultrasound Gels Were Recalled?
- EcoGel 200, by Eco-Med (Canada)
- MediChoice Ultrasound Gel, by Owens & Minor (United States)
- MediChoice Ultrasound Gel, by Mac Medical Supply Co Inc. (United States)
- EcoGel 200, by Active Crystal Inc (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Agencia Matamoros (Honduras)
- EcoGel 200, by Cardinal Health Canada
- EcoGel 200, by CMCC Supply Centre and Bookstore (Canada)
- EcoGel 200 Blue, by Christie Innomed Inc. (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Dectro International (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Medline Canada
- EcoGel 200, by Dunbar Medical (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Eastern Medical Supply Ltd (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Global Medical Solution (NZ) LTD (New Zealand)
- EcoGel 200, by Good-link Electronics Ltd. (Hong Kong)
- EcoGel 200, by Henry Schein Arcona (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Maranda Lauzon Inc (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Medi’s Part Ltd. (Thailand)
- EcoGel 200 Blue, by MJM Distributing (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Ortho Canada (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by So medico SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- EcoGel 200 and EcoGel 200 Blue, by STAT Healthcare Corporation (Canada)
- EcoGel 200 and EcoGel 200 Blue, by The Stevens Company Limited (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Trimedic Supply Network Ltd. (Canada)
- EcoGel 200, by Vitality Depot (Canada)
- Chattanooga Conductor USA, by DJO Global (United States)
- Conductor Australia, by DJO Australia
- DJO Conductor, by DJO Global (United States)
- Liquasonic, by Athena Medical Products Inc. (United States)
- Medico, by Medico Inc. (Canada)
- Medline, by Medline Industries Inc. (United States)
- NDC Eco-Gel 200 Ultrasound Gel, by NDC Inc. (United States)
- Omni, by Accelerated Care Plus Leasing Inc. (United States)
- Red Medical Ultrasound Gel Blue, by Red Medical Supplies Ltd. (Canada)
- Smart 200, by Smart Technology and Product Co., Ltd (Thailand)
What is Ultrasound Gel?
Ultrasound imaging requires the use of a device known as a transducer, which projects sound-waves into the body to create an image. Ultrasound gel helps improve the quality of the image.
What is B. Cepacia?
The ultrasound gel may be contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia stabilis, which is a member of the B. cepacia complex.
The symptoms of a B. cepacia infection vary widely, ranging from no symptoms to serious infections. The recalled ultrasound gel has been linked to reports of bloodstream infections, which may result in sepsis, and in certain cases, death.
Do I have an Ultrasound Gel Infection Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Eco-Med Ultrasound Gel induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a B. cepacia infection from ultrasound gel, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Medical Device Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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