Medichoice

Device typeSkin topical coupling gel: A medium designed to be applied to a patient's unbroken skin surface (excludes the eye surface) to provide a coupling between an analytical or therapeutic device (e.g., ultrasound transducer, optical glucose monitoring system,) and the patient, allowing for the emission and reception of energy/signals (e.g., electrical current, light, blood gas) that pass through the skin during an examination or treatment. Also known as contact gel, it is in the form of a fluid-like gel that may also assist in moving the parent device smoothly over the skin. It may be used by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting and layperson in the home. After application, this device cannot be reused.

FDA categoryMedia,coupling,ultrasound

Device ID10885632134357

AvailabilityPrescription

Single useYes

LatexNot made with natural rubber latex

MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information