MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. MEGASOFT DUAL; MEGA SOFT DUAL

Model Number 0835

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Scar Tissue (2060); Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn (2694); Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn (2696)

Event Date 01/01/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Event date: only event year known: 2023 attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Photo analysis: this is an analysis of an image submitted for evaluation.A photo labelled as megasoft_patient1 is associated with (b)(4).There is a round burn area located in the lateral aspect of lower left chest.Its center has a dark spot surrounded by yellowish sludge and completed with a red rim ring.The burn appears to be 2nd to third degree injury.Based on the photo, the reported event was confirmed.However, no conclusion could be reached as to how this issue occurred through photo analysis.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.Because the instrument was not returned our evaluation is limited.Additional information received: surgical site burns at the location of the ecg electrode (3m red dot electrodes).The burns were observed when the electrode was removed.The patient was referred to a plastic surgeon for further evaluation.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: is the megadyne pad currently being used in the facility? yes; are there any photos of the burn that you could share with us in regard to the burn? if yes, please send to (b)(4): yes; when were the burns first noticed? when the ecg leads were removed; what is the severity of the burn? (please see degrees of burns below and choose one) first degree burns are minor burns on the first layer of skin.The skin looks dry, redness, and may be swelling, no penetration or blisters.Second degree burn looks wet or moist.The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.Third degree burn the burn site looks deep, whitening or blackened and charred 3rd degree (left lower chest); what medical intervention was used to treat the burn? (such as salve or stitches) topical ointment; besides the burn, did the patient experience any adverse consequence due to the issue? no; are there any anticipated long-term effects from the burn or injury? unclear.Patient seeing plastic surgery; what is the current status of the patient? patient noted to have evolution of the burn.In other words, parents report it getting worse; what was the surgical procedure? adenotonsillectomy; how was the patient positioned? supine; how was the room set up to include patient set up and where was the pad in relation to the patient? pad was underneath; was there anything between patient? there was a couple of sheets between the patient and the pad; was the pad rinsed and let dry before it on this surgical procedure? not rinsed, just wiped; how was pad cleaned? wiped with diversey oxivir plus disinfectant; does the surgeon believe there is there an alleged deficiency to the pad that led to patient burn and if so why? don¿t know.I¿ve not used the pad until last week; was there any patient warming blankets used? yes; if yes what warming blankets were used? pediatric underbody; what brand of warming blanket was used? 3m bair hugger; is it possible the patient was in contact with a metal portion of the or table? unlikely; what generator was being used? covidien valleylab ft10; what power levels was generator set to? 20 spray for part of the case, 40-50 fulgurate for part of the case; what was the end factor that was being used? don¿t know what this is; was a warming device used and if so brand and location? bair hugger; were there liquids used in prep? no; was urine or other fluids detected in the field after surgery? no.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent: how many ecg leads were used? (3, 5, 12?); what is the brand of the monitor of the ecg?; for this patient the additional information states ¿was referred to a plastic surgeon for further evaluation¿.What was the conclusion of that referral?; did additional surgery need to take place for treatment?; did skin grafting need to take place for this patient?; was the burn spot where the electrode was placed on the patient? additional information received: the burn site was where the ekg leads were.The account has used the product before on pediatric patients for about 4 years.The burns will leave scars.Patient is at home.Pads are from 2022.They have been used since (b)(6) 2022.The chemical used to clean the pad is not recommended by the ifu due to it having peroxide in it.Also, to rinse the pad after cleaning.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that during an adenotonsillectomy of a pediatric patient the patient received burns.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 3/28/2023.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent: what ekg and cable was used during the procedure? also, we had also talked about the cleaning method (not to use hydrogen peroxide and to rinse with water).Has this communication happened with the account?.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 3/10/2023.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: for this patient the additional information states ¿was referred to a plastic surgeon for further evaluation¿.What was the conclusion of that referral? no grafting required.Did additional surgery need to take place for treatment? no.Did skin grafting need to take place for this patient? no.Was the burn spot where the electrode was placed on the patient? yes.How many ecg leads were used? (3, 5, 12?) 3.What is the brand of the monitor of the ecg? 3m.How much did the patient weight? 18kg.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 4/11/2023.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: what ekg and cable was used during the procedure? also, we had also talked about the cleaning method (not to use hydrogen peroxide and to rinse with water).Has this communication happened with the account? it was the 3m red dot cables (3 leads) and yes the cleaning instructions have been communicated to the customer.Please let me know if i can provide any further information.

• Brand Name: MEGASOFT DUAL
• Type of Device: MEGA SOFT DUAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.; 4545 creek road; cincinnati OH 45242
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16429017
• MDR Text Key: 310081990
• Report Number: 1721194-2023-00050
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10614559101872
• UDI-Public: 10614559101872
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K031285
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/23/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/11/2022
• Device Model Number: 0835
• Device Catalogue Number: 0835
• Device Lot Number: GS22023603
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Weight: 18 KG