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Megadyne™ Electrode Recall Investigation
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Robins Kaplan mass tort attorneys are investigating severe patient burn injuries related to certain models of Megadyne’s Reusable Patient Return Electrodes recall. Products like the Megadyne MEGA 2000 and MEGA SOFT Reusable Patient Return Electrodes are soft pads used in some electrosurgeries that aim to reduce the risk of excessive heating when an electric current is used to heat, cut tissue, or stop bleeding.1
On July 18, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice titled “Megadyne Recalls MEGA 2000 and MEGA Soft Reusable Patient Return Electrodes for Risk of Serious Burn Injuries to Patients.”2 The recall was initiated by Megadyne Medical Products, Inc., a company bought by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a Johnson & Johnson MedTech subsidiary, in 2017.3
In June 2024, the company stated in part that the MEGA SOFT and MEGA 2000 Reusable Patient Return Electrodes are “now limited to use in patients age 12 years or older” and should not be used for individuals that are newborns, infants, or children.4 The FDA also identified this recall as “the most serious type,” which is known as Class I.5
Reason for Recall
The recall is in response to at least 63 reports of injuries related to this issue. Some injuries may be as serious as third-degree burns requiring medical intervention, increased length of hospital stays, scarring, and possibly more surgeries for child and adult patients.6
How Can Robins Kaplan Attorneys Help?
If you or a loved one have suffered serious burn injuries during a medical procedure involving the use of Megadyne electrodes, our dedicated team of experienced attorneys are here to help you. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll such injuries can take on victims and their families. Our compassionate and skilled legal team are available to answer your questions and listen to your concerns as you determine what to do next.
Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling product liability cases, including those involving dangerous medical devices. We have a proven track record of successfully advocating for our clients and securing the compensation they deserve. Our clients do not walk alone. We guide clients through the ins-and-outs of their case and help them understand the legal landscape each step of the way.
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1 https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/megadyne-recalls-mega-2000-and-mega-soft-reusable-patient-return-electrodes-risk-serious-burn (Updated July 21, 2023)
2 https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/megadyne-recalls-mega-2000-and-mega-soft-reusable-patient-return-electrodes-risk-serious-burn (Updated July 21, 2023)
3 https://www.jnj.com/media-center/press-releases/ethicon-announces-acquisition-of-megadyne-medical-products-inc
4 https://www.jnjmedtech.com/libraries/pdf.js/web/viewer.html?file=/system/files/pdf/megadyne-mega-soft-reusable-patient-return-electrode-medical-device-correction-0800-0830-0835.pdf#pagemode=none (June 17, 2024)
5 https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/electrode-pad-correction-megadyne-issues-correction-mega-soft-mega-soft-dual-and-mega-2000-patient (Updated July 11, 2024)
6 https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/megadyne-recalls-mega-2000-and-mega-soft-reusable-patient-return-electrodes-risk-serious-burn (Updated July 21, 2023)
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