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MalfunctionEFS

WATER PIK AQUARIUS FLOSSER

Received Jul 29, 2021 · Event occurred Jul 8, 2021

Report 1712259-2021-00005 · MDR key 12249388

Device

Generic name

Oral Irrigator

Manufacturer

Water Pik Inc.

Model number

WP-660

Product problems

  • Thermal Decomposition of Device
  • Flare or Flash
  • Noise, Audible
  • Explosion

Patient

Not reported

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FROM (B)(6) PRODUCT SAFETY DEPARTMENT: "THE PLUG BURNT AND EXPLODED ITSELF SUDDENLY AND BURNT BOTH THE PLUG AND THE OUTLET, WITH A LOUD EXPLOSION NOISE AND A BRIGHT FLASH, WHILE I WASN'T USING IT AT ALL. NOW THE PLUG IS BURNT TO BLACK".

Remedial action

  • Other