Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13372 |
| Brand Name: | L-Gel Ultrasound Gel, 5 litre |
| Model: | LG5000 and LG250 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Regional Health Ltd 6 Laurenson Road Hobsonville Auckland 0618 |
| Contact Information: | (09) 968 6688 |
| Manufacturer: | Shanghai Shenfeng Medical & Health Articles Co Ltd |
| Issue: | Testing by the TGA has determined general microbial counts exceeding the Australian microbial standards for medicines (TGO77). Such microbial levels consitute a moderate to serious health hazard for infection, expecially if the gel is used for a non-intended purpose, e.g. an invasive procedure. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 4/9/2012 |
