InjuryEFS

WATERPIK WATER FLOSSER

Received Apr 15, 2015 · Event occurred Mar 13, 2015

Report 0001712259-2015-00002 · MDR key 4692305

Device

Generic name

Oral Irrigator

Manufacturer

Water Pik, Inc.

Model number

WP-130

Lot number

140717BJ

Product problems

Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

40 YR

Injury

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PER THE CUSTOMER....HAS BEEN USING NEW WATERPIK FOR ABOUT A WEEK, JUST NOW IT CUT MY TONGUE IN TWO PLACES FROM THE FORCE OF THE WATER. IT WAS ON SETTING #10, THE HIGHEST AND HAS BEEN FOR SOME DAYS WITH NO PROBLEMS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

UNIT IN QUESTION HAS NOT YET BEEN RETURNED FOR TESTING AND EVALUATION. DEVICE IN QUESTION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.