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MalfunctionJJR

NAPAWATER DL

Received May 30, 2004 · Event occurred May 30, 2004

Report MW1032279 · MDR key 531231

Device

Generic name

Home Water Electrolysis

Manufacturer

Proton Co

Model number

THREE MODELS SOLD

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Design/structure problem
  • Leak/Splash

Patient

47 YR

  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SOLD AS HOUSHOLD DEVICE TO ELECTROLYZE WATER, THUS FREEING PURE OXYGEN AND HYDROGEN GAS. THIS COULD INTRODUCE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN INTO UNSUSPECTING PEOPLE'S KITCHENS.