Practice Alert: Avoid Non-sterile Ultrasound Gel in Percutaneous Procedures

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On May 23, 2025, the New York State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued 2025 Health Advisory #10: Non-Sterile Ultrasound Gel Contaminated with Paraburkholderia fungorum (an environmental bacterium).

According to the health advisory, healthcare providers should avoid non-sterile ultrasound gel in preparation for or during percutaneous procedures (procedures that involve puncturing the skin).

View the practice alert to learn more. 

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