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MalfunctionEFS

WATERPIK WATER FLOSSER

Received Aug 19, 2015 · Event occurred Jul 17, 2015

Report 0001712259-2015-00004 · MDR key 5015922

Device

Generic name

Oral Irrigator

Manufacturer

Water Pik, Inc.

Model number

WP-450

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Fire

Patient

40 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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

Description of Event or Problem

PER THE CUSTOMER....CLAIMS THE POWER HANDLE CAUGHT FIRE IMMEDIATELY UPON PLUGGING IN CHARGER. UNIT WAS RETURNED TO RETAILER AND SUBSEQUENTLY DISCARDED, CANNOT BE RETURNED.