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August 19, 2021

Important Safety Information on Ultrasound Gels and Lotions Manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Important Safety Information on Ultrasound Gels and Lotions Manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Potential Contamination with Burkholderia stabilis

Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals, Inc. initiated a recall of certain lots of EcoGel 200 Ultrasound Gel – MediChoice (M500812) due to bacterial contamination with Burkholderia stabilis.

The source of the bacterial contamination is not known and cannot be determined at this time. As such, Health Canada is taking a precautionary approach to expand the recall to include all ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Please click the following link for the latest Health Product Risk Communication.

http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76279a-eng.php


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