Megadyne recalls MEGA SOFT Dual Reusable Patient Return Electrodes used in electrosurgery due to reported patient burns. All units are affected.
Firm has received reports of patient burns in surgical procedures where device was used.
Megadyne is recalling all MEGA SOFT Dual Reusable Patient Return Electrodes used in electrosurgery after reports of patient burns during surgical procedures. This recall matters because burns can cause serious harm to patients.
The electrode can cause patient burns during electrosurgery when used improperly. Reports indicate burns occurred in surgical procedures where the device was applied.
Surgical staff and patients using the MEGA SOFT electrodes during electrosurgery are affected. Patients at risk are those undergoing procedures where the electrode is used.
Check for the model number 0835 on the electrode. All units produced by Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. are affected.
Immediately stop using the MEGA SOFT Dual Reusable Patient Return Electrode if it is in your surgical equipment.
Yes, all units with model number 0835 are affected.
Look for the model number 0835 on the electrode. All units produced by Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. are affected.
Immediately stop using it and contact Megadyne for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Megadyne to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1996-2023 — Megadyne Megadyne Hello, I own a Megadyne that is covered by recall Z-1996-2023 from Megadyne. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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