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Designed to Enhance Patient Protection

Enhanced Patient Protection
Over 80% of all surgical procedures use energy devices,7 and these procedures require a return patient electrode or “sticky pad,” which can cause patient pad-site burns8 and skin adhesive injuries.8 MEGADYNE™ MEGA SOFT™ Reusable Patient Return Electrodes help prevent pad-site burns by limiting heat build up.1
Supporting Documentation
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MEGADYNE™ MEGA SOFT™ Reusable Patient Return Electrodes Brochure
MEGADYNE™ MEGA SOFT™ Reusable Patient Return Electrodes Fact Sheet
MEGADYNE™ MEGA SOFT™ Reusable Patient Return Electrodes Comparison Chart
MEGADYNE™ MEGA SOFT™ Reusable Patient Return Electrodes Positioning Guide
MEGADYNE™ MEGA SOFT™ Reusable Patient Return Electrodes Optimal Device Performance Guide
References
- 126606-191029
- Per internal research based on IEC 5th edition. Consult the IFU of the electrosurgical generator being used for further information, warnings and contraindications. (C2500)
- Refer to MEGA SOFT™ and respective patient warming device IFUs. (C2411)
- As per the IFU the device is intended to be used as a 24-month reusable patient return electrode for patients from .35 kg (0.8lb) and up (no maximum restriction). (C2630)
- Compared to traditional “sticky” patient return electrode. (C2381) (C2341)
- Summary of AORN guidelines for adhesive return electrode preparation, placement and removal and capacitive return electrode preparation, placement and removal.
- The Art of Electrosurgery: Trainees and Experts. Meeuwsen FC et. al Surg Innov. 2017 Aug;24(4):373-378
- Bae HS, Lee MY, Park JU. Intraoperative burn from a grounding pad of electrosurgical device during breast surgery: A CARE-compliant case report. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018;97(1):e8370. doi:10.1097
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