Buy Ultrasound Gel in Nigeria.

Where can I buy ultrasound gel in Nigeria?

You can request ultrasound gel from Franance by quotation. The Ultrasound Gel category currently has three assigned Parker Laboratories records, and each has an exact filtered listing: Sterile Aquasonic 100 01-01, Aquasonic 100 01-20 packette and Aquasonic 100 01-08 dispenser. Add the exact reference to a quote order or name it in the enquiry form.

Franance does not offer online checkout for gel. After you submit a request, Franance follows up by phone or email to confirm the reference, ordering unit, quantity and delivery details, then issues a written quotation. A catalogue listing is not a stock statement: it does not confirm current availability, remaining shelf life, pack revision, delivery date or price for your destination.

The same three products are also reachable through the Parker Laboratories ultrasound gel range and the parent Radiology Consumables category, which also lists imaging film. Search by the Parker reference number rather than by a word such as "sterile". The catalogue search matches text inside product names and types, so "sterile" also returns the two records whose product type reads "Non-sterile".

Which ultrasound gel references does Franance list?

All three records are Parker Laboratories Aquasonic 100 ultrasound transmission gel, which Parker describes as gel for diagnostic and therapeutic medical ultrasound. They differ in sterility, package format and pack count, so each reference is a separate quotation line rather than a size option of one product.

Sterile Aquasonic 100, reference 01-01, is supplied in 20 g foil pouches that Parker describes as overwrapped and sterilized, for single use where sterility is indicated. Aquasonic 100 reference 01-20 is a non-sterile 20 g single-use packette, which Parker's package information lists at 100 packettes per dispenser box. Aquasonic 100 reference 01-08 is a non-sterile 0.25 L dispenser, listed at 12 dispensers per box; Parker's official product-family image shows a container labelled REF 01-08.

Parker describes Aquasonic 100 as aqueous and water soluble. Treat that as the manufacturer's description of the formulation, not as evidence about a particular transducer, skin condition or procedure. Parker's catalogue also contains other container sizes and other gel products; these are separate references and none is a current Franance listing in this category. If your department already uses a different Parker reference or another brand, name it in the enquiry rather than assuming that one of the three listed items is equivalent.

Should I order sterile or non-sterile ultrasound gel?

Decide sterility from the procedure, the device instructions and facility policy before comparing package formats. Of the three listings, only reference 01-01 is identified by Parker as sterile. References 01-20 and 01-08 are non-sterile, and the single-use packaging of 01-20 does not make it sterile.

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine's 2025 guidance on transducer preparation and coupling gel recommends sterile, single-use gel where infection is a concern, including procedures that breach the skin, scanning of non-intact skin and scanning near fresh surgical sites. It addresses endocavitary examinations separately; follow its current wording and your facility policy for those procedures. A 2025 CDC report described contaminated non-sterile gel associated with percutaneous procedures and reiterated the use of sterile single-use gel for procedures that breach the skin.

These sources explain why sterility is a procurement field and not a preference. They are not a clinical protocol, and this guide does not decide which examinations need sterile gel at your facility. Ask the clinical lead or infection-prevention team to list the procedures that need sterile gel, then order 01-01 for those procedures and keep its stock record separate from non-sterile gel. Do not accept 01-20 or 01-08 as a substitute where the approved procedure calls for sterile gel.

How do the 20 g packette and 0.25 L dispenser differ?

Both are non-sterile Aquasonic 100. Reference 01-20 is a 20 g single-use packette sold 100 to a dispenser box, and reference 01-08 is a 0.25 L dispenser sold 12 to a box. The choice is about workflow and stock control, not a different formulation.

A single-use packette provides a fixed portion each time one is opened. It may suit services that want a sealed portion for each examination, mobile or bedside scanning, or rooms that do not keep an open container. It is still non-sterile, and the product label and facility policy govern opening, use and disposal.

A dispenser holds more gel per container, which means fewer individual items to receive and count. Before choosing it, confirm how your facility labels, dates, stores and replaces opened containers. Follow the current label and instructions for use. This guide does not set an in-use period, and it does not authorise refilling or transferring gel between containers. If your infection-prevention policy restricts multi-use containers in certain areas, specify the packette, or the sterile pouch where required, for those areas instead.

What does Sterile Aquasonic 100 reference 01-01 include?

Parker describes reference 01-01 as Sterile Aquasonic 100 ultrasound transmission gel in individually overwrapped, sterilized 20 g foil pouches, for single use in diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound when sterility is indicated. It is the only sterile gel currently listed in this category.

Pack information needs care. Parker's package information listing gives 48 pouches per box for 01-01, while Parker's 2026 product catalogue describes 24 pouches per box, two boxes per bundle and six bundles per case. Twenty-four multiplied by two is 48, so the two documents may be naming different units. Ask the quotation to state the number of pouches in each quoted unit, the number of units and the total number of pouches, so that "box" cannot mean 24 in one document and 48 in another.

Sterile gel is one part of a sterile or aseptic workflow, not the whole of it. It does not replace a sterile transducer cover where one is required, transducer cleaning and disinfection, or skin preparation. On receipt, inspect the overwrap and pouch, check the sterile labelling, lot and expiry date, and follow the labelled storage conditions. Do not use a pouch whose packaging is damaged or that is past its labelled expiry date.

How do I check ultrasound gel against the transducer and procedure?

Check the ultrasound system and transducer manufacturer's instructions for any restriction on coupling gels, then check the gel's own instructions for use. Parker's general description of Aquasonic 100 for diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound does not establish that a particular transducer, procedure or device manufacturer has approved it.

Record the scanner make and model, the transducer models in use and the procedure types. Look in the transducer care or user manual for any list of compatible gels, cleaning agents or substances to avoid. Where the manual is silent or unclear, ask the equipment manufacturer or its authorised service provider before standardising on a gel. The same applies to therapeutic ultrasound devices, such as physiotherapy units, which have their own applicator instructions.

Gel is a coupling medium only. It is not a probe cover, disinfectant, skin antiseptic or reprocessing step. Order transducer covers, disinfectants and reprocessing consumables separately and specify them from the transducer manufacturer's instructions. If your facility needs a statement about specific ingredients or allergens, ask for the manufacturer's current documentation in the quotation request; this guide makes no ingredient or allergen claim beyond Parker's published description.

How should I compare pack units and quantities?

State every quantity as reference, pack unit and total units, because the three references are sold in different units. Using Parker's published pack counts, one box of 01-20 holds 100 packettes of 20 g, or 2,000 g of gel; one box of 01-08 holds 12 dispensers of 0.25 L, or 3 L; and 48 pouches of 01-01 hold 960 g.

Do not compare the dispenser with the packettes by converting litres to grams. Parker states one in volume and the others in mass, and this guide does not assume a density. Compare formats by how many examinations each serves under your own protocol, using your department's usage records rather than a generic consumption figure.

Build a quantity schedule for each department: reference, sterile or non-sterile, unit size, units per box (or per bundle and case for 01-01), number of ordering units, total units and delivery point. Set the reorder level internally and allow enough time for quotation, confirmation and delivery. The pack counts above are those Parker published when the catalogue records were reviewed; the quotation should confirm the current configuration.

What should I check when ultrasound gel is delivered?

Check the delivered reference, sterile or non-sterile labelling, pack count, lot and expiry date against the purchase order before the gel goes into stock. For 01-01, also check that each overwrap and pouch is intact.

At receipt, reconcile the packing list with the order line by line. Confirm that cartons show the expected Parker reference, that a sterile order has not been replaced with non-sterile 01-20 packettes, and that the count matches the agreed unit. Record lot numbers and expiry dates where your facility tracks them, and store the gel according to its label. This guide does not specify storage temperatures; use the values on the current label and instructions for use.

Hold any carton with damaged packaging, an unclear reference, an expiry date shorter than your agreed minimum or an unapproved substitution, and refer it to the procurement and infection-prevention leads before use. Keep sterile and non-sterile stock in separate, clearly labelled locations so that staff cannot pick the wrong item, and rotate stock by expiry date.

What affects the price of ultrasound gel in Nigeria?

Franance does not publish a fixed price for ultrasound gel. The quoted price depends on the exact reference, ordering unit, quantity, delivery destination and commercial terms, and sterile gel should be priced on its own line rather than averaged with non-sterile gel.

Compare quotations only on the same basis: the same reference, the same unit (pouch, packette, dispenser, box, bundle or case), the same total quantity and the same delivery point. Ask each offer to state currency, price validity, taxes, freight, any handling or import-related charges and any minimum order quantity. A lower unit price for non-sterile packettes is not a saving where the procedure requires sterile pouches.

Do not treat an overseas price list or retail listing as a Nigerian delivered price. Exchange rates, freight, duties and local terms change the landed cost, and a foreign listing says nothing about the remaining shelf life of the stock offered to you. For recurring supply, ask whether Franance can quote a delivery schedule and how price validity applies to later call-offs.

What should an ultrasound gel quotation include?

Send the exact Parker reference, the sterile or non-sterile requirement, ordering unit, quantity, facility name, delivery city and state, required date and a procurement contact. Ask the written quotation to repeat each of those details so that it can be checked against your purchase order.

A clear request line reads like this: "Parker Laboratories Sterile Aquasonic 100, REF 01-01, sterile 20 g pouches; quote per box and state pouches per box; total required 480 pouches; deliver to [facility], [city], [state]." For non-sterile gel: "Parker Aquasonic 100, REF 01-20, non-sterile 20 g packettes, 100 per dispenser box: 10 boxes" or "Parker Aquasonic 100, REF 01-08, non-sterile 0.25 L dispenser, 12 per box: 4 boxes." Put each reference on its own line and name the department or procedure group that needs sterile gel.

Ask Franance to confirm in writing the manufacturer and exact reference; sterile status; unit size and pack count; total units; price per ordering unit, currency and validity; taxes, freight and delivery charges; proposed lead time; whether supply is confirmed or still subject to source confirmation; any agreed minimum remaining shelf life; and the documents to be supplied, such as the current instructions for use and safety data sheet. If your procurement policy requires regulatory documents, such as evidence of NAFDAC registration, say so in the request; this guide does not state the registration status of any listed gel.

Require approval before any substitution. If an offer proposes another reference, size or brand, it should name the alternative, its sterility, pack count and documentation, and it should not be supplied until the clinical and infection-prevention leads approve it.

Frequently asked questions about ultrasound gel in Nigeria

### Is the Aquasonic 100 01-20 packette sterile?

No. Parker identifies 01-20 as a non-sterile single-use packette. The sterile product in this category is Sterile Aquasonic 100, reference 01-01.

### How many 01-01 pouches are in a box?

Parker's package information listing gives 48, while its 2026 catalogue describes 24 per box and two boxes per bundle. Ask the quotation to state pouches per quoted unit and the total number of pouches.

### Is Aquasonic 100 compatible with my ultrasound probe?

Check the transducer manufacturer's instructions for gel restrictions. Parker's general intended-use description does not confirm compatibility with a specific transducer or device.

### Does a Franance quotation confirm stock in Nigeria?

No. A listing is a quotation entry. Availability, expiry, delivery timing and price are confirmed only in the written quotation for your destination.

Sources and evidence limits

Product identities, sterility, package formats and pack counts come from Parker Laboratories' Aquasonic 100 product page, Sterile Aquasonic 100 product page, package information listing and 2026 product catalogue. Use Parker's current Aquasonic 100 instructions for use and single-use packette instructions for use together with the product label for use, storage and disposal. Sterile-gel context comes from the AIUM 2025 transducer and coupling-gel guidance and the CDC 2025 MMWR report.

The two Parker documents record the 01-01 package differently, as explained above, and manufacturers can revise packaging, labels and catalogue references. No ingredient, allergen or latex statement is made beyond Parker's published description. No transducer or device compatibility, clinical suitability for a specific procedure, Nigerian stock, regulatory status, authorised-distributor status, price, delivery time or remaining shelf life is claimed. Confirm each of these for the actual offer.

Request an ultrasound gel quotation from Franance

Tell Franance which Parker reference you need (sterile 01-01, non-sterile 01-20 packette or non-sterile 01-08 dispenser), the ordering unit and total quantity, the department or procedure group, and the delivery city and state. Franance will confirm the reference, availability and terms in writing. Request an ultrasound gel quotation, or open the exact listings for 01-01, 01-20 and 01-08.