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MalfunctionISA

WAHL 2 SPEED BODY MASSAGER

Received Dec 6, 2005 · Event occurred Oct 12, 2005

Report 1410825-2005-00002 · MDR key 653353

Device

Generic name

Massager

Model number

4196-1

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Metal Shedding Debris
  • Sparking

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

2005 RECEIVED A UNIT. SAID WHEN USING THE MASSAGER SPARKS STARTED TO FLY FROM THE SPOT THE CORD MEETS THE UNIT. SHE ALLEGES SPARKS SHOT ABOUT 4FT IN ALL DIRECTIONS BURYING LITTLE BITS OF WIRE IN THE SIDE OF HER NECK. SHE STATES THEN THE CORD BLEW AWAY COMPLETELY FROM THE UNIT. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT. SHE SAID THE UNIT WAS PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO.