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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Action De Gala, FuSion Conductive Gel - Product Usage: Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue.

Reported: October 13, 2021 Initiated: August 23, 2021 #Z-0029-2022

Product Description

Action De Gala, FuSion Conductive Gel - Product Usage: Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue.

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.

Details

Units Affected
23
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of WA, TX, AK, AZ, CA.
Location
Corona, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Action De Gala, FuSion Conductive Gel - Product Usage: Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue.. Recalled by Aesthetics Systems Usa Inc. Units affected: 23.
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-0029-2022.