Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0597-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Quantity | 9,587 ea |
| Location | Blue Ash, OH, United States |
Official product description
Product Code 0845, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode
Why the product was 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.
Distribution information
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
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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