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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Product Code 0848, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Dual Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega Soft Universal Dual Plus

Reported: January 3, 2024 Initiated: December 8, 2023 #Z-0600-2024

Product Description

Product Code 0848, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Dual Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega Soft Universal Dual Plus

Reason for Recall

Affected product codes are now limited to use in patients age 12 years or older. Megadyne has received reports of patient burn injuries up to and including third-degree burns requiring intervention which may lead to prolonged hospital stay, scarring, and additional surgeries in both pediatric and adult patients.

Details

Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Puerto Rico; Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Eswatini, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Martinique, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian , Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam
Location
Blue Ash, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Product Code 0848, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Dual Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega Soft Universal Dual Plus. Recalled by Megadyne Medical Products, Inc..
Why was this product recalled?
Affected product codes are now limited to use in patients age 12 years or older. Megadyne has received reports of patient burn injuries up to and including third-degree burns requiring intervention which may lead to prolonged hospital stay, scarring, and additional surgeries in both pediatric and adult patients.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 3, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0600-2024.