Important Safety Information On Ultrasound Gels And Lotions Manufactured By Eco-med Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Potential Contamination With Burkholderia Stabilis

Ultrasound gels and lotions made by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals, Inc. are being recalled across Canada because they may be contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis, a bacterium that can cause infections. The affected products were distributed to healthcare facilities and patients nationwide. This recall applies to all ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by this company.

Reason

Medical devices - Product safety

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2021-08-19

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

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