FDA Recall Open, Classified

MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Pediatric Patient Return Electrode. Reusable Patient Return Electrode for patients weighing (0.8lb-50lb), (350g-22.7Kg), 66cm Long x 30.5cm Wide x 1.25cm. Electrosurgical use.

Recall: Z-1920-2024 · Initiated May 8, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1920-2024
Event Number
94544
Firm
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.
FEI Number
1721194
Product Code
GEI
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
May 8, 2024
Posted
June 6, 2024
Address
4545 Creek Rd, Blue Ash, OH, 45242-2803

Description

MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Pediatric Patient Return Electrode. Reusable Patient Return Electrode for patients weighing (0.8lb-50lb), (350g-22.7Kg), 66cm Long x 30.5cm Wide x 1.25cm. Electrosurgical use.

Reason

Reports of patient burns.

Action

Consignees were mailed an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (REMOVAL) notification, dated 5/8/24. The notification instructs consignees to examine their inventory to identify affected devices, quarantine any on-hand devices subject to the recall with a copy of the recall notice, and communicate the recall notification to all those in consignee facilities that should be informed and those facilities to which product was further distributed. Consignees are asked to return a completed Business Reply Form by email to [email protected] or by fax at 800-978-9467. All devices subject to this recall are to be returned immediately; for credit reimbursement customers must return product no later than 8/31/2024. To return product, consignees are to include a photocopy of the completed Business Reply Form in the box with returned devices and affix the pre-paid authorized shipping label on product. Extra shipping labels may be obtained by calling 888-912-7090. Consignees with any questions can contact Ethicon Resource Department at 1-877-384-4266 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST from Monday through Friday.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico; Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czechia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

1270