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Serious Burn Injuries Linked to Megadyne Patient Return Electrodes: FDA Warning

Burns caused by Megadyne Patient Return Electrodes may be as serious as 3rd-degree burns requiring medical intervention which may require a longer hospital stay, scarring, and potentially more surgeries for pediatric and adult patients, according to a Recall Notice [1.] issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 1, 2023.

"This is an FDA Class I Recall, which means that use of the product could result in serious injury or even death," the agency said.

Which Products are Affected by the Megadyne Electrode Recall?

Product names and codes included in this recall:

• MEGADYNE MEGA 2000 Patient Return Electrode 0800
• MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Reusable Patient Return Electrode 0830
• MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Dual Reusable Patient Return Electrode 0835
• MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Pediatric Patient Return Electrode 0840
• MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Patient Return Electrode 0845
• MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Dual Patient Return Electrode 0846
• MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Patient Return Electrode 0847
• MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Dual Patient Return Electrode 0848

These products were distributed between March 11, 2021 and May 9, 2023.

What is a Megadyne Electrode?

Megadyne Patient Return Electrodes are soft pads used on adults and children undergoing electrosurgery, in which an electric current is used to heat or cut tissue or to stop bleeding.

The electric current is produced by an electrosurgical generator and delivered to the tissue with a small pen-like attachment. A return electrode pad contacts the skin of the patient and conducts the electric current from the patient's tissue back to the generator to reduce the risk of excessive heating.

A return electrode burn will occur if the heat produced is not safely dissipated by the size or conductivity of the patient return electrode.

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Again, if you or a loved one was injured by a Megadyne Soft Reusable Patient Return Electrode, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.