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(b)(4).Date sent: 5/13/2024.Photo analysis: this is an analysis of an image submitted for evaluation.A single photo of said ¿the right buttock of the patient¿ related to (b)(4) is available for evaluation.Photo shows thermal burn to the skin affected multiple layers of skin.There are also two charring areas within the burned skin.The burn area is flat oval in shape and large.Judging from the severity of burn, the skin burn on the right buttock is a third degree burn.No conclusion could be reached as to how this issue occurred through photo analysis.Because the instrument was not returned our evaluation is limited.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: is the megadyne pad currently being used in the facility.: the pad is currently in use is there any damage(s) noted on the pad? : no damage on the pad how long has the account been using mega soft? :the pad is in use for a month now does the surgeon believe there is an alleged deficiency to the pad that led to patient burn and if so why? :the surgeon didn't point out any particular reason.When were the burns first noticed? : burns noticed 1st time on 12th april, 4 days post- op what is the severity of the burn? (please see degrees of burns below and choose one).:between 2nd & 3rd degree burn looks deep and whitened.What is the current status of the patient? the burn site diameter noticed to be healing with time.What was the surgical procedure date? : date of surgery- (b)(6) 2024.How long did the surgical procedure last? : duration of surgery was around 6 hrs.Was the pad rinsed with water and let dry before this surgical procedure? : yes the pad was rinsed with water & let dry before the procedure.How was the patient positioned? : supine position.Is it possible the patient was in contact with a metal portion of the or table? :no contact with metal in or table how was the room set up to include patient set up and where was the pad in relation to the patient? : the pad was positioned starting from the patient's hip.Was there anything between patient and the pad (ex.Sheet, drape, etc.)? : yes there were sheets between the pad & patient.Were there liquids used in prep? : chlorhexidine used in patient prep.Was there any patient warming blankets used? : no warming blankets used.What generator was being used? : covidien generator.What power levels was generator set to? : power level on generator throughout surgery was 35.What monopolar disposables were used during the procedure? : covidien monopolar disposables used.What is the age of the patient? : age- 63/f.What ethnicity is the patient? : ethnicity- south asian.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.
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(b)(4).Date sent: 6/17/2024.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: has there been adequate training occurring with the demos? there is not a single device that is been given to a hospital without proper training or information for use, so before the device is handed for trialing everything is explained carefully, all the doubts get cleared and finally initial cases by the sales rep are mandatory to be attended.Were any position pads used between patient skin and the pad? : ¿ no.If so, was the position pad between the patient and the pad or underneath the pad? how much of the patient was on the pad? : below the diaphragm completely.Was there any pooling of the prep fluid? : ¿ no there was no pooling of the prep fluid.
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