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WATERPIK CORDLESS ADVANCED WATER FLOSSER

Received Feb 3, 2025 · Event occurred Jan 14, 2025

Report 0001712259-2025-00001 · MDR key 21300156

Device

Generic name

Oral Irrigator

Manufacturer

Water Pik Inc.

Model number

WP-560

Lot number

220713HAJ

Product problems

  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

Patient

NA · Male

  • Electric Shock
  • Electric Shock

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER HAS OWNED UNIT FOR OVER A YEAR. HE CHARGED UNIT ONCE A WEEK OVERNIGHT. HE USES IT ON THE HIGHEST SETTING, WORKED UP TO IT OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. HAD CHARGED OVERNIGHT REMOVED THE CHARGER, WHEN HE TURNED IT ON, HE THEN HEARD A 'BANG', 'SMELT' SMOKE, HAND WAS SHOCKED, HAND TINGLED, + CHROME POPPED OFF. THE FACE PLATE IS WARPED NOW. HAND TINGLES HAPPENED AFTERWARDS. NEVER USED IN THE SHOWER. CLEANED A FEW TIMES THE YEAR WITH VINEGAR. NEVER DROPPED. DID NOT SEE A DOCTOR, TINGLING ONLY HAPPENED FOR ABOUT A HALF HOUR. HE DID NOT HAVE ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedial action

  • Other