Severity
Critical
CriticalClass IOngoing
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 13, 2021
GEL CONDUCTOR, Description/REF: 5 LITER W/DISP/4238, 24-8.5OZ BOTTLES/4248, 5 LITER/4266, distributed by DJO, LLC / DJO FRANCE in the following kits, Part/Description: 2073/ INTELECT RPW 120V, 2073-BR/ INTELECT RPW 120V BRAZIL, 2074/ INTELECT RPW 230 V, 2082/ INTELECT RPW 100 V, 2760/ INTELECT LEGEND XT COMBOUS STD, 2791/ INTELECT LEGEND XT COMBO US STD W/CART, 2782-10/ INTELECT TRANSPORT US STD, 2782-2/ INTELECT TRANSPORT US STD, 2843/ INTELECT VET 4CH COM
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 t…
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Djo, LLC recalled GEL CONDUCTOR, Description/REF: 5 LITER W/DISP/4238, 24-8.5OZ BOTTLES/4248, 5 LITER/4266,… - a critical-severity action.
GEL CONDUCTOR, Description/REF: 5 LITER W/DISP/4238, 24-8.5OZ BOTTLES/4248, 5 LITER/4266,… was recalled by Djo, LLC in October 13, 2021. Reason: Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination.…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0009-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Djo, LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination.….
- Critical
- severity level
- 67K units
- affected scope
- Class I
- classification
- October 13, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0009-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0009-2022) was formally reported on October 13, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 7, 2021. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Djo, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Carlsbad, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 67,485.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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://ww… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of ND, NJ, CO, HI, CA, MA, FL, GA, IN, WA, NY, TX, IA, TN, NV, LA, CT, VA, NC, WI, MS, OR, MI, AL, MN, VT, IL, OH, AR, NM, DE, PA, SC, AZ, MD…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Affected scope
67,485
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
GEL CONDUCTOR, Description/REF: 5 LITER W/DISP/4238, 24-8.5OZ BOTTLES/4248, 5 LITER/4266, distributed by DJO, LLC / DJO FRANCE in the following kits, Part/Description: 2073/ INTELECT RPW 120V, 2073-BR/ INTELECT RPW 120V BRAZIL, 2074/ INTELECT RPW 230 V, 2082/ INTELECT RPW 100 V, 2760/ INTELECT LEGEND XT COMBOUS STD, 2791/ INTELECT LEGEND XT COMBO US STD W/CART, 2782-10/ INTELECT TRANSPORT US STD, 2782-2/ INTELECT TRANSPORT US STD, 2843/ INTELECT VET 4CH COMBO PKG, 2845K/ KIT INTELECT VET 4CH COMBO PKG, 2863/ SENIOR SOLUTIONS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 5CM, 2863-10/ SENIOR SOLUTIONS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 10CM APPL, 2863-2/ SENIOR SOLUTIONS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 2CM APPL, 2864/ SENIOR SOLUTIONS 4CH COMBO PKG US STD, 2761/ VECTRA GENISYS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 5CM APPL, 2792/ VECTRA GENISYS 2CH COMBO US STD W/CART, 2761-10/ VECTRA GENISYS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 10CM APPL, 2761-2/ VECTRA GENISYS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 2CM APPL, 2762CC/ INT ADV 2CH COLOR COMBO INT'L 5CM APPL, 2762CC-10/ INT ADV 2CH COLOR COMBO W/O EM INT'L STD 10CM APPL, 2762CC-2/ INT ADV 2CH COLOR COMBO W/O EM INT'L STD 2CM APPL, 2788/ LEGEND XT 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 5CM APPL, 2795/ INTELECT XT 4CH COMBO US STD 5CM APPL W/CART, 2788-10/ LEGEND XT 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 10CM APPL, 2795-10/ INTELECT XT4CH COMBO US STD 10CM APPL, 2788-2/ LEGEND XT 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 2CM APPL, 2795-2/ INTELECT XT 4CH COMBO US STD 2CM APPL, 2789/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO PKG US 5CM APPL, 2796/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO US STD W/CART, 2796K/ KIT VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO P, 2789-10/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 10CM APPL, 2796-10/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO US US STD 10CM APPL, 2789-2/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 2CM APPL, 2796-2/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO US STD 2CM APPL, 2738/ INTELECT TRANSPORT COMBO PKG US STD, 8250KP/ KIT TRITON DTS PROMO, 6001/ INTELECT NEO, 2738-10/ INTELECT TRANSPORT COMBO PKG US STD, 2738-2/ INTELECT TRANSPORT COMBO PKG US STD, 2772MC/ INT ADVANCED COMBO MONOCHROMEINT'L STD, 2776/ INTELECT MOBILE INT'L STD 5CM APPL, 27800/ ULTRASOUND ON CART, 2776-BR/ INTELECT MOBILE INTL STD 5CM APPL BRAZIL, 2776-10/ INT MOBIL INT'L STD 10CM APPL, 2776-2/ INT MOBILE INT'L STD 2CM APPL, 2778/ INTELECT MOBILE COMBO INT'L STD 5CM APPL, 2778-10/ INTELECT MOBILE COMBO INT'L STD 10CM APPL, 2778-2/ INTELECT MOBILE COMBO INT'L STD 2CM APPL, 2752CC/ INT ADV 2CH COLOR COMBO INT'L STD, 2756/ INTELECT VET 2CH COMBO PKG INT'L STD, 2844K/ KIT INTELECT VET 2CH COMBO PKG, 2782/ INTELECT TRANSPORT US STD, 2895K/ KIT CART ADAPT BL W/CT/SPEC US, 2872/ VECTRA GEN 2C COMBO W/O EMG PK US STD, 2876/ VECTR GEN 2C COMBO W/O EMG US STD W/CART, 2874/ VECTRA GEN 4C COMBO W/O EMG PK US STD, 2878/ VECTR GEN 4C COMBO W/O EM US STD W/CART, 7550/ INT LEGEND COMBO 4C US STD, INT001/ INTELECT LEGEND ULTRASOUND US STD, INTC B/ INT CB PKGD US STD, 39-0701/ DIRECT SUPPLY PANACEA VECTRA 2-CHNL ULTRASOUND/ESTIM COMBO, 39-0702/ DIRECT SUPPLY PANACEA VECTRA 4-CHNL ULTRASOUND/ESTIM COMBO, 13-4248/ GEL CONDUCTOR 24-8.5OZ BOTTLES, 15-1200/ INTELECT MOBILE 2 ULTRASOUND INTL SET EU PLUG, 15-1201/ INTELECT MOBILE 2 ULTRASOUND INTL SET ALL PLUGS, 15-1204/ INTELECT MOBILE 2 COMBO INTL SET EU PLUG, 15-1205/ INTELECT MOBILE 2 COMBO INTL SET ALL PLUGS, 2173KIT/ INTELECT RPW 2 120V INTERNATIONAL KIT US PLUG, 2174KIT/ INTELECT RPW 2 230V KIT EU PLUG, 2175KIT/ INTELECT RPW 2 100V KIT JPN PLUG, 2176KIT/ INTELECT RPW 2 120V USA KIT, 12-2756-1/ INTELECT VET 2CH COMBO PKG INTL STD, 2756K/ KIT INTELECT VET 2CH COMBO PKGUS STD, 70002/ NEO MODULE ULTRASOUND
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0009-2022 |
| Date reported | October 13, 2021 |
| Date initiated | September 7, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Djo, LLC |
| Firm location | Carlsbad, CA |
| Affected scope | 67,485 |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of ND, NJ, CO, HI, CA, MA, FL, GA, IN, WA, NY, TX, IA, TN, NV, LA, CT, VA, NC, WI, MS, OR, MI, AL, MN, VT, IL, OH, AR, NM, DE, PA, SC, AZ, MD, RI, KY, UT, MO, OK… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
GEL CONDUCTOR, Description/REF: 5 LITER W/DISP/4238, 24-8.5OZ BOTTLES/4248, 5 LITER/4266, distributed by DJO, LLC / DJO FRANCE in the following kits, Part/Description: 2073/ INTELECT RPW 120V, 2073-BR/ INTELECT RPW 120V BRAZIL, 2074/ INTELECT RPW 230 V, 2082/ INTELECT RPW 100 V, 2760/ INTELECT LEGEND XT COMBOUS STD, 2791/ INTELECT LEGEND XT COMBO US STD W/CART, 2782-10/ INTELECT TRANSPORT US STD, 2782-2/ INTELECT TRANSPORT US STD, 2843/ INTELECT VET 4CH COMBO PKG, 2845K/ KIT INTELECT VET 4CH COMBO PKG, 2863/ SENIOR SOLUTIONS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 5CM, 2863-10/ SENIOR SOLUTIONS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 10CM APPL, 2863-2/ SENIOR SOLUTIONS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 2CM APPL, 2864/ SENIOR SOLUTIONS 4CH COMBO PKG US STD, 2761/ VECTRA GENISYS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 5CM APPL, 2792/ VECTRA GENISYS 2CH COMBO US STD W/CART, 2761-10/ VECTRA GENISYS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 10CM APPL, 2761-2/ VECTRA GENISYS 2CH COMBO PKG US STD 2CM APPL, 2762CC/ INT ADV 2CH COLOR COMBO INT'L 5CM APPL, 2762CC-10/ INT ADV 2CH COLOR COMBO W/O EM INT'L STD 10CM APPL, 2762CC-2/ INT ADV 2CH COLOR COMBO W/O EM INT'L STD 2CM APPL, 2788/ LEGEND XT 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 5CM APPL, 2795/ INTELECT XT 4CH COMBO US STD 5CM APPL W/CART, 2788-10/ LEGEND XT 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 10CM APPL, 2795-10/ INTELECT XT4CH COMBO US STD 10CM APPL, 2788-2/ LEGEND XT 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 2CM APPL, 2795-2/ INTELECT XT 4CH COMBO US STD 2CM APPL, 2789/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO PKG US 5CM APPL, 2796/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO US STD W/CART, 2796K/ KIT VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO P, 2789-10/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 10CM APPL, 2796-10/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO US US STD 10CM APPL, 2789-2/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO PKG US STD 2CM APPL, 2796-2/ VECTRA GENISYS 4CH COMBO US STD 2CM APPL, 2738/ INTELECT TRANSPORT COMBO PKG US STD, 8250KP/ KIT TRITON DTS PROMO, 6001/ INTELECT NEO, 2738-10/ INTELECT TRANSPORT COMBO PKG US STD, 2738-2/ INTELECT TRANSPORT COMBO PKG US STD, 2772MC/ INT ADVANCED COMBO MONOCHROMEINT'L STD, 2776/ INTELECT MOBILE INT'L STD 5CM APPL, 27800/ ULTRASOUND ON CART, 2776-BR/ INTELECT MOBILE INTL STD 5CM APPL BRAZIL, 2776-10/ INT MOBIL INT'L STD 10CM APPL, 2776-2/ INT MOBILE INT'L STD 2CM APPL, 2778/ INTELECT MOBILE COMBO INT'L STD 5CM APPL, 2778-10/ INTELECT MOBILE COMBO INT'L STD 10CM APPL, 2778-2/ INTELECT MOBILE COMBO INT'L STD 2CM APPL, 2752CC/ INT ADV 2CH COLOR COMBO INT'L STD, 2756/ INTELECT VET 2CH COMBO PKG INT'L STD, 2844K/ KIT INTELECT VET 2CH COMBO PKG, 2782/ INTELECT TRANSPORT US STD, 2895K/ KIT CART ADAPT BL W/CT/SPEC US, 2872/ VECTRA GEN 2C COMBO W/O EMG PK US STD, 2876/ VECTR GEN 2C COMBO W/O EMG US STD W/CART, 2874/ VECTRA GEN 4C COMBO W/O EMG PK US STD, 2878/ VECTR GEN 4C COMBO W/O EM US STD W/CART, 7550/ INT LEGEND COMBO 4C US STD, INT001/ INTELECT LEGEND ULTRASOUND US STD, INTC B/ INT CB PKGD US STD, 39-0701/ DIRECT SUPPLY PANACEA VECTRA 2-CHNL ULTRASOUND/ESTIM COMBO, 39-0702/ DIRECT SUPPLY PANACEA VECTRA 4-CHNL ULTRASOUND/ESTIM COMBO, 13-4248/ GEL CONDUCTOR 24-8.5OZ BOTTLES, 15-1200/ INTELECT MOBILE 2 ULTRASOUND INTL SET EU PLUG, 15-1201/ INTELECT MOBILE 2 ULTRASOUND INTL SET ALL PLUGS, 15-1204/ INTELECT MOBILE 2 COMBO INTL SET EU PLUG, 15-1205/ INTELECT MOBILE 2 COMBO INTL SET ALL PLUGS, 2173KIT/ INTELECT RPW 2 120V INTERNATIONAL KIT US PLUG, 2174KIT/ INTELECT RPW 2 230V KIT EU PLUG, 2175KIT/ INTELECT RPW 2 100V KIT JPN PLUG, 2176KIT/ INTELECT RPW 2 120V USA KIT, 12-2756-1/ INTELECT VET 2CH COMBO PKG INTL STD, 2756K/ KIT INTELECT VET 2CH COMBO PKGUS STD, 70002/ NEO MODULE ULTRASOUND. Recalled by Djo, LLC. Units affected: 67,485.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 13, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0009-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of ND, NJ, CO, HI, CA, MA, FL, GA, IN, WA, NY, TX, IA, TN, NV, LA, CT, VA, NC, WI, MS, OR, MI, AL, MN, VT, IL, OH, AR, NM, DE, PA, SC, AZ, MD, RI, KY, UT, MO, OK, MT, ID, NE, WY, ME, WV, SD, KS, PR, NH, DC, AK, VI and the countries of France, China, Mexico, Ontario, Australia..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0009-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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