Norco Ultrasound Gel, Item/Description: NC70479/Norco Ultrasound Gel, 250 mL; NC70479/North Coast Ultrasound Gel, 250 mL
Summary
The FDA issued a Class I for Norco Ultrasound Gel, Item/Description: NC70479/Norco Ultrasound Gel, 250 mL; NC by North Coast Medical Inc. Reason: Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination. On August 18, 2021, FDA published a Lett.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-2582-2021
Action Date
2021-10-06
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Norco Ultrasound Gel, Item/Description: NC70479/Norco Ultrasound Gel, 250 mL; NC70479/North Coast Ultrasound Gel, 250 mL; NC70479-5/Norco Ultrasound Gel, 5 liters; NC70479-5/North Coast Ultrasound Gel, 5 liters; NC70479-5C/Norco Ultrasound Gel, 5 liters (4); NC70479-5C/North Coast Ultrasound Gel, 5 liters (4); NC70479C/Norco Ultrasound Gel, 250 mL (24); NC70479C/North Coast Ultrasound Gel, 250 mL (24)
Lot/Code Info: All lots within the expiration date.
Quantity Affected: 576
Reason for Recall
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
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Canada, Israel, South Africa, Australia, South Korea, France, Singapore, Grand Cayman, and Switzerland
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2021-08-27
Company
Morgan Hill, CA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
This was one of 201 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
North Coast Medical Inc has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class I recall?
A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (North Coast Medical Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does North Coast Medical Inc have FDA actions?
North Coast Medical Inc has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2582-2021" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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