Norco® Ultrasound Gel

Eco-Gel Ultrasound Gel Recall

Norco® Ultrasound Gel is a private labeled product manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical.

On August 18^th, 2021, the FDA issued a recall and quarantine for all Eco-Med Pharmaceutical ultrasound gel and lotion products, and directed an immediate discontinued use of these products, due to risk of bacterial contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc).

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, DISCONTINUE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS:

NORCO® ULTRASOUND GEL
ECOLOTION® TRANSMISSION LOTION
MYOSSAGE™ LOTION

For additional details and a complete list of products affected by this recall, please see the below FDA notice:
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

North Coast Medical has discontinued Norco® Ultrasound Gel, EcoLotion®, and Myossage™ Lotion. Alternative ultrasound products are available in the "Related Items" section below.

Please contact our Customer Service team at 800-821-9319 for any questions.

*DISCONTINUED ITEM: THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER OFFERED BY NORTH COAST MEDICAL.

Volumetric Specifications

Unit Weight
NC70479 - 0.6 lbs.
NC70479-5 - 12 lbs.
NC70479-5C - 48 lbs.
NC70479C - 15 lbs.

GTIN barcodes
NC70479 - 00768627704793
NC70479C - 00768627005265
NC70479-5 - 00768627005272
NC70479-5C - 00768627005289

Hazmat: None
HCPCS*: A4558
Click on a link above to highlight the affected items below

* North Coast Medical, Inc. cannot guarantee that suggested codes are the most current available. This information is not intended to be, nor should it be considered billing or legal advice. It is within the sole discretion of the customer to determine the appropriate billing code, as well as whether the use of a product complies with medical necessity.

Item Availability Definitions

In Stock: Standard shipping orders received before 5pm EST will ship the same day.
Expedited shipping orders received before 11am EST will ship the same day.
Out of Stock: Shipment times will vary, depending on expected arrival to our inventory. The typical wait time is just a few days. Orders with both in-stock and out-of-stock items will be shipped partial, with any out-of-stock items being back-ordered and shipped complete when all back-ordered items are available. Note: All freight and handling charges are calculated on the original order. Back-orders ship and invoice separately and will not be charged additional freight and handling.
Pending: We are not able to provide a reasonable expected date due to supply chain & other interruptions from the manufacturer. We will continue to accept orders for these items and fulfill them on a first-come, first-serve basis as inventory becomes available
Direct Ship: Direct-Ship items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. We place orders with the manufacturer within a few hours of receipt of your order. Shipping times will vary, depending on the efficiency of the individual manufacturer.
Special Order: Requires additional information such as delivery environment and service level in order to provide an accurate shipping cost and expected date of delivery from the manufacturer.
On Demand: Can be expected in 10-15 days. When orders are placed for these items, we will order them from the manufacture, and they will be included in our next incoming shipment. Once we receive your items, we will ship them to you from one of our two domestic warehouses. Note: We place orders with our vendors once a week, typically on Mondays.