Multistate Outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia Infections Associated with Contaminated Ultrasound Gel

Angie Szumlinski
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August 12, 2021
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CDC is assisting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and several state and local health departments with an ongoing investigation of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) infections in healthcare facilities. Patients have developed Bcc infections, including bloodstream infections, after likely having undergone ultrasound-guided procedures in which MediChoice® M500812 ultrasound gel was used.

To read all updates, please click below:

CDC Contaminated Ultrasound Gel Update


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