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MalfunctionEFS

PHILIPS SONICARE

Received Nov 17, 2022 · Event occurred Nov 2, 2022

Report 3026630-2022-00153 · MDR key 15820439

Device

Generic name

Philips Sonicare Airfloss Pro

Model number

HX8240

Catalog number

HX8516/02

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT THE AIRFLOSS PRO NOZZLE BROKE INTO PIECES DURING USE. A POSSIBLE CHOKING HAZARD WAS IDENTIFIED. NO INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE EVENT DATE IS APPROXIMATE. THE CONSUMER CONTACT INFORMATION, MAILING ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE COMPLAINT WAS RECEIVED FROM A CONSUMER IN JAPAN. PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED TO CONFIRM A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED. PRODUCT NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER