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MalfunctionEFS

PHILIPS SONICARE

Received Mar 31, 2023 · Event occurred Mar 12, 2023

Report 3026630-2023-00030 · MDR key 16659236

Device

Generic name

Power Flosser 3000

Model number

HX386B

Catalog number

HX3806/33

Product problems

  • Overheating of Device
  • Overheating of Device

Patient

Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A CONSUMER REPORTED THAT A POWER FLOSSER 3000 CAUGHT FIRE. NO INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

B3: THE EVENT DATE IS APPROXIMATE. G3: THE COMPLAINT WAS RECEIVED FROM A CONSUMER IN GREAT BRITAIN. PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED TO CONFIRM A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED.

Description of Event or Problem

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DEVICE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAUSE OF THE CUSTOMERS COMPLAINT IS A MELTED USB-C PORT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DEVICE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAUSE OF THE CUSTOMERS COMPLAINT IS A MELTED USB-C PORT.