Other Updated 2021-12-20

Potential contamination of health products manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals Inc. may pose health risks to Canadians

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Recalled Product

All health products manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals Inc. This includes ultrasound gels, transmission and massage lotions as well as hand sanitizers and first aid antiseptics.


✅ What Should You Do?

  1. ⚠️ Stop using this product until you have checked the recall details below.
  2. Follow the instructions from the issuing agency (see below).
  3. 💰 Check if you are eligible for a refund or free replacement from the retailer or manufacturer.
  4. 📋 Report a product safety incident to Health Canada
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Hazard / Issue

Product safety

Issued by

Communications and Public Affairs Branch

⚠️ What You Should Do

If you have purchased any health product(s) listed above, stop using them and discard them appropriately:Follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste; orReturn the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.If you have undergone procedures where the gel was applied to or introduced into the body, and you are feeling unwell (e.g., having a fever and/or feeling tired) following an ultrasound, seek immediate medical attention.Since Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals Inc. has ceased operations, you should report any side effects from these health products directly to Health Canada.What industry professionals should do :Immediately stop using and discard all products listed (see above).Consider assessing patients who have recently had an ultrasound or other treatment using the affected gels or lotions, and have an unusual or persistent infection, or are feeling unwell, for potential infection with Burkholderia stabilis or other bacteria.Since Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals Inc. has ceased operations, you should report any side effects from these health products directly to Health Canada.
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