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• Ultrasound Gel Bacterial Contamination Outbreak in 2021 Led to 2 Deaths, 119 Infections: CDC

  December 2, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A CDC report indicates 119 people suffered infections last year in an outbreak linked to bacterial contamination found in ultrasound gel.

• FDA Tells Medical Industry to Stop Using Eco-Med Ultrasound Gels and Lotions Due To Bacterial Contamination

  August 19, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  Following a recent recall due to reports of bacterial infections. the FDA is now advising all healthcare professionals to avoid the use of any Eco-Med ultrasound gel or lotion products.

• Ultrasound Gel Recall Issued Due To Bacterial Contamination Infection Reports

  August 6, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  Several lots of ultrasound gel used in hospitals worldwide has been recalled after reports of more than a dozen bacterial infections.

• One-Third Of Thyroid Ultrasounds May Be Unnecessary: Study

  August 26, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that many thyroid ultrasounds are unnecessary and ordered by doctors who did not follow clinical guidelines.

• Study Looks at Link Between Ultrasounds and Autism Spectrum Disorders

  February 13, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that powerful ultrasound sessions during pregnancy may increase the risk of a child being born with an autism spectrum disorder.

• Essure Birth Control Placement May Be Confirmed By Transvaginal Ultrasound: FDA

  July 2, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new way of testing the placement of Essure birth control implants has been approved by the FDA.

• Medical Scan Risks Not Being Relayed To Patients: Study

  May 1, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A study finds that about one-third of all patients do not fully understand the risks of medical testing procedures they undergo.

• Unnecessary Ultrasounds for “Keepsake” Images May Endanger Unborn Child: FDA

  December 17, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is cautioning pregnant mothers to avoid unnecessary and novelty ultrasound imaging of their babies, for fear of potential fetal harm.