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InjuryEFS

WATER PIK CORDLESS PLUS WATER FLOSSER

Received May 26, 2021 · Event occurred May 19, 2021

Report 1712259-2021-00003 · MDR key 11890250

Device

Generic name

Oral Irrigator

Manufacturer

Water Pik, Inc.

Lot number

200410

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • Failure of Implant
  • Blister
  • Failure of Implant
  • Blister

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER CONTACTED (B)(6) CUSTOMER SERVICE (PHL) CLAIMING USE OF WP-450 CAUSED DENTAL BRIDGE TO DISLODGE AND A BLISTER UNDER THE USER'S TONGUE. CUSTOMER REJECTS STATEMENT THAT FLOSSERS ARE NOT KNOW TO DAMAGE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND SOUND ORAL PROSTHETICS CITING THEIR DENTIST'S CLAIM "IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED." CUSTOMER APPROXIMATES BRIDGE IS 13 MONTHS OLD, AND INDICATED DENTAL COST AS "(B)(6)." CUSTOMER HAS NOT PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION OF SERVICE, COLLABORATING WITH PHL TO REFUND PURCHASE COST AND RETURN TO FTC.

Remedial action

  • Other