MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. MEGAPOWER 1000 A GENERATOR; MEGA POWER 1000 A, GENERATOR

Model Number	1000
Medical Device Problem Codes	Self-Activation or Keying (1557); Human-Device Interface Problem (2949)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Burn(s) (1757); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/16/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a total laparoscopic hysterectomy + laparoscopic salpingectomy + laparoscopic pelvic adhesiolysis the surgeon used the high-frequency electrotome to remove the fallopian tube, the nurse held the electrotome.The device did not start , but it was activated unexpectedly, causing the nurse's hand to be slightly burned.Another device was used to continue the surgery.No additional information can be provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.The device history records were reviewed and certed by external manufacturing that the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of the equipment.The certificate records are accessible through external manufacturing.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 is the severity of the burn? (please see degrees of burns below and choose one) o 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 o second degree burn looks wet or moist.The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful o third degree burn the burn site looks deep, whitening or blackened and charred what medical intervention was used to treat the burn? (such as salve or stitches).Besides the burn, did the patient/nurse experience any adverse consequence due to the issue? are there any anticipated long-term effects from the burn or injury? 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 7/26/2023.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: 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 is the severity of the burn? (please see degrees of burns below and choose one) o 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 o second degree burn looks wet or moist.The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful o third degree burn the burn site looks deep, whitening or blackened and charred ¿ what medical intervention was used to treat the burn? (such as salve or stitches) ¿ besides the burn, did the patient/nurse experience any adverse consequence due to the issue? ¿ are there any anticipated long-term effects from the burn or injury? answer : the customer cannot remember the details because it has been too long since the issue happened.

• Brand Name: MEGAPOWER 1000 A GENERATOR
• Common Device Name: MEGA POWER 1000 A, GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.; 4545 creek road; cincinnati OH 45242
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17334445
• Report Number: 1721194-2023-00094
• Device Sequence Number: 6647540
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10614559103715
• UDI-Public: 10614559103715
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K050579
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1000
• Device Catalogue Number: 1000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/06/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 30 YR
• Patient Sex: Female