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InjuryEFS

WATER PIK WATER FLOSSER

Received May 21, 2020 · Event occurred Apr 22, 2020

Report 0001712259-2020-00002 · MDR key 10080466

Device

Generic name

Oral Irrigator

Manufacturer

Water Pik, Inc.

Model number

WP360

Product problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

Not reported

  • No Code Available
  • No Code Available

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

COMPLAINT ORIGINATED VIA (B)(6) COMMENT. CUSTOMER CLAIMS TO BE NEW USER OF FLOSSER PRODUCTS. CUSTOMER STATED IN PHONE CALL: FRONT-OF-TOOTH FILLING DISLODGED DURING FIRST USE ATTEMPT AT LOW PRESSURE (USING JT-360). THE CUSTOMER CLAIMS THE FILLING WAS INSTALLED IN (B)(6) 2019. CUSTOMER ACCEPTS EXPLANATION "THIS HAPPENING HAS NOT BEEN FOUND TO OCCUR WITH FLOSSER PRODUCTS WHEN USED ON OTHERWISE HEALTHY TEETH/FILLINGS" AND DOESN'T BELIEVE THE DEVICE IS DEFECTIVE, BUT FEELS THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED IF SHE WERE NOT USING THE PRODUCT. CUSTOMER STATED WATERPIK SHOULD "DO THE RIGHT THING AND PAY FOR FILLING REPLACEMENT." REFUND AND PRODUCT RETURN REQUESTED. CUSTOMER REFUSED UPGRADE.

Remedial action

  • Other