CATHAY GP202D-ACRecalls & reported problems
Cathay Manufacturing Corp. · Monopolar Adult Grounding Pad with Cable · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 06959006303261), received between Apr 7, 2023 and May 8, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries, 9 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Connection Problem” (10 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Connection Problem10
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Grounding Malfunction1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions10
- Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn1
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 8, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING A RHIZOTOMY PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A THIRD-DEGREE GROUNDING PAD BURN ON THEIR RIGHT POSTERIOR THIGH. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT IS BEING TREATED AT A WOUND CARE FACILITY WITH MEDICINAL HONEY.
Patient problems: Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn
MAUDE report 16892588 ↗InjuryApr 28, 2023Grounding Malfunction; Connection Problem; Grounding Malfunction; Connection Problem
RELATED MANUFACTURER REFERENCE NUMBER: 2184149-2023-00093. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DURING A RF PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023, AFTER COMPLETING THREE LESIONS THE PHYSICIAN RECEIVED AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE GROUNDING PAD DETACHED WHEN A PROBE WAS ADDED FOR A FOURTH LESION. TROUBLESHOOTING WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AS SUCH, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A COMPETITORS DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16838230 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3005334138-2023-00150, 3005334138-2023-00152 IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, A GROUNDING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON AN RFA GENERATOR. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE GROUNDING PAD PLUG AND THE GENERATOR. AS A RESULT, THE PROCEDURE COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16716570 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3005334138-2023-00150, 3005334138-2023-00151. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, A GROUNDING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON AN RFA GENERATOR. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE GROUNDING PAD PLUG AND THE GENERATOR. AS A RESULT, THE PROCEDURE COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16716562 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3005334138-2023-00151, 3005334138-2023-00152. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, A GROUNDING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON AN RFA GENERATOR. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE GROUNDING PAD PLUG AND THE GENERATOR. AS A RESULT, THE PROCEDURE COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16716496 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3005334138-2023-00144, 3005334138-2023-00145, 3005334138-2023-00146, 3005334138-2023-00148, 3005334138-2023-00149. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, A GROUNDING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON AN RFA GENERATOR. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE GROUNDING PAD PLUG AND THE GENERATOR. AS A RESULT, THE PROCEDURE COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16699381 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3005334138-2023-00144, 3005334138-2023-00145, 3005334138-2023-00146, 3005334138-2023-00147, 3005334138-2023-00148. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, A GROUNDING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON AN RFA GENERATOR. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE GROUNDING PAD PLUG AND THE GENERATOR. AS A RESULT, THE PROCEDURE COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16699380 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED INDICATES THAT THE DOCTOR HAD NOT ATTEMPTED TO INSERT THE PROBE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16699379 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3005334138-2023-00144, 3005334138-2023-00145, 3005334138-2023-00147, 3005334138-2023-00148,3005334138-2023-00149. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, A GROUNDING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON AN RFA GENERATOR. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE GROUNDING PAD PLUG AND THE GENERATOR. AS A RESULT, THE PROCEDURE COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16699377 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3005334138-2023-00144, 3005334138-2023-00146, 3005334138-2023-00147, 3005334138-2023-00148, 3005334138-2023-00149. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, A GROUNDING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON AN RFA GENERATOR. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE GROUNDING PAD PLUG AND THE GENERATOR. AS A RESULT, THE PROCEDURE COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16699376 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3005334138-2023-00145, 3005334138-2023-00146, 3005334138-2023-00147, 3005334138-2023-00148, 3005334138-2023-00149. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, A GROUNDING ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON AN RFA GENERATOR. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE GROUNDING PAD PLUG AND THE GENERATOR. AS A RESULT, THE PROCEDURE COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16699375 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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