The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0599-2024·Announced 2024-01-03

Megadyne MEGA SOFT Return Electrode Recalled for Serious Burn Injuries

Megadyne Medical Products is recalling approximately 2,312 MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Patient Return Electrodes due to reports of serious patient burn injuries, including third-degree burns. The product is now restricted to patients age 12 and older.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is classified as Critical due to the FDA Class I designation combined with reports of serious patient burn injuries, including third-degree burns requiring medical intervention and hospitalization.

Plain-English summary

Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,312 units of Product Code 0847, the MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Patient Return Electrode, a reusable electrode used in surgical procedures.

The recall was initiated due to reports of patient burn injuries, including third-degree burns that required medical intervention. Affected patients experienced hospitalization, scarring, and the need for additional surgeries in both pediatric and adult populations.

The affected product has been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. As a result of the recall, the product is restricted to use in patients age 12 years and older.

The recalled product

Product
Product Code 0847, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega Soft Universal Plus
Manufacturer
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.
Hazard
  • burn-injury

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UDI-DI 10614559104842 All units in expiry

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.