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• Megadyne Burn Risks From Recalled Electrode Pads May Also Extend to Pets: FDA Warns

  January 16, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Federal regulators have issued a letter to veterinarians warning that certain Megadyne electrode pads, which are designed for human use and have faced numerous recalls since 2023, have also been associated with patient burns when used on animals.

• Megadyne Lawsuit Alleges 5 Year Old Burned by Recalled Electrode Pad During Tonsillectomy Surgery

  December 31, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Montana couple has filed a Megadyne electrode lawsuit, indicating their five year old daughter was left with permanent scars after suffering second and third-degree burns by electrode pads that were later recalled due to serious injury risks.

• Megadyne Electrode Risks Highlighted in FDA Warning Letter Sent to Doctors

  August 1, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The FDA has issued a letter to doctors warning them about the risks of recently recalled Megadyne electrodes, which pose burn risks to patients; particularly children.

• Megadyne Mega Soft Pediatric Electrode Recall Issued After Burn Injuries Reported

  June 17, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has given a class I designation to a Megadyne pediatric electrode recall following four reports of patient burns, and the risk of potentially severe injuries and death.

• Megadyne Electrosurgery Electrodes Recall Issued Due to Burn Injuries, Patient Deaths

  July 12, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The Megadyne electrode recall comes following dozens of reports of patient burn injuries, and the FDA warns the problems could result in serious patient injuries or even death.

• Boston Scientific S-ICD Defibrillator Electrode Recall Due To Fracture Risk

  February 12, 2021

  Russell Maas

  Boston Scientific is recalling tens of thousands of ICD electrodes which may fail to deliver life-saving shocks to patients with ICDs, and have already been linked to serious injuries and deaths.