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WATERPLK

Received Sep 2, 2015 · Event occurred Aug 21, 2015

Report MW5056018 · MDR key 5061625

Device

Generic name

Waterpik Model Wp100w

Manufacturer

Waterpik

Model number

WPI00W

Product problems

  • Protective Measures Problem

Patient

71 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

I PURCHASED A NEW WATERPIK APPLIANCE THIS YEAR. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL IN THE PAST. I NOTICED THIS ONE WAS VERY LIGHT COMPARED TO THE OTHERS. WHEN IN USE, IT SLIDES ACROSS THE COUNTER AND IF NOT GRABBED (WHILE FLOSSING) WOULD LAND IN THE SINK. IT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL SO I CONSIDER IT A SHOCK HAZARD. I CONTACTED WATERPIK AND THEY TOLD ME TO PUT A RAG UNDER THE APPLIANCE. CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT? SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO MAKE IT MORE STABLE. I HAD TO PUT A CORK HOT PLATE UNDER IT TO KEEP IT STILL. (B)(4).