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MalfunctionEFS

PHILIPS SONICARE

Received Oct 4, 2023 · Event occurred Sep 20, 2023

Report 3026630-2023-00074 · MDR key 17873446

Device

Generic name

Cordless Power Flosser 3000

Catalog number

HX3806/24

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

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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

B3: THE EVENT DATE IS APPROXIMATE. DEVICE EVALUATION ANTICIPATED BUT NOT YET BEGUN.

Description of Event or Problem

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