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InjuryEFS

WATERPIK WATER FLOSSER

Received Jan 20, 2016 · Event occurred Jan 19, 2016

Report 0001712259-2016-00001 · MDR key 5381622

Device

Generic name

Oral Irrigator

Manufacturer

Water Pik, Inc.

Model number

WP-72

Lot number

140310AJ

Product problems

  • Loose or Intermittent Connection
  • Loose or Intermittent Connection

Patient

40 YR

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Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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

Description of Event or Problem

PER THE CUSTOMER....USE AT LOWEST PRESSURE SETTING LOOSENED/REMOVED A BRIDGE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

RETURNED PRODUCT WAS PRESSURE TESTED AT LOW, HIGH AND EACH OF THE FOUR DETENT SETTINGS. ALL PRESSURES WERE WITHIN NORMAL RANGE FOR THIS PRODUCT. AT THE LOWEST SETTING THE PRESSURE WAS ONLY 16 PSI. CUSTOMER CLAIMED THIS LOOSENED HER TEETH AND BRIDGE, THIS IS TOO LOW A PRESSURE TO CAUSE ANY DAMAGE.

Description of Event or Problem

PER THE CUSTOMER....USE AT LOWEST PRESSURE SETTING LOOSENED/REMOVED A BRIDGE.