Class 1 Device Recall MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Patient Return Electrode

• Date Initiated by Firm: December 08, 2023
• Date Posted: December 26, 2023
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-0597-2024
• Recall Event ID: 93597
• 510(K)Number: K133726
• Product Classification: Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
• Product: Product Code 0845, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode
• Code Information: UDI-DI 10614559103906 All units within Expiry
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.; 4545 Creek Rd; Blue Ash OH 45242-2803
• For Additional Information Contact: 513-337-7300
• Manufacturer 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.
• FDA Determined Cause: Under Investigation by firm
• Action: On December 8, 2023, the firm notified customers via URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters. The updated IFU will be made available electronically at www.e-ifu.com. Customers were instructed to share the notification update with all users of Mega Soft Universal and Universal Plus pads, and to take steps to ensure that all personnel using the affected product understand and are reminded that the product is not to be used on patients under 12 years old. If you have additional questions regarding this communication or to report any product complaints, please contact the Ethicon Resource Department at 1-877-ETHICON (1-877-384-4266). The Ethicon Resource Department is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. UPDATE: Starting in September 2024, the firm communicated to new and existing consignees reiterating the use of affected devices in patients aged 12 years and older. Additionally, the firm's letter informs consignees that the eIFU of devices indicates that no additional materials should be placed between the patient and Mega Soft pad (example: no sheet).
• Quantity in Commerce: 9,587 ea
• 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
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = GEI