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On (b)(6) 2024 we have been informed of an incident involving dispersive electrodes.A heart ablation procedure was performed at cox health systems (b)(6) hospital, (b)(6).A megadyne dispersive electrode catalog number 0855c (our model rs271a30) and an unknown generator had been used.The initial report was stating that ": it was reported that heart ablation in the cath lab.Using 0855c as grounding pad.Post op a pad site burn was reported.Surgical delay was unknown.Device is not returning.I certify that all information that are known/available has been disclosed." the event date was specified as "unk/unk/2025" and the procedure date as " (b)(6) 2025" no further information was provided on the body type/weight of the patient, patient skin, whether the placement site was prepped, the orientation of the dispersive electrode relative to the surgical area, the duration of the procedure.
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