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MalfunctionEFS

PHILIPS SONICARE

Received Apr 11, 2018 · Event occurred Apr 7, 2018

Report 3026630-2018-00305 · MDR key 7422576

Device

Generic name

Airfloss Pro/ultra

Model number

HX8340

Product problems

  • Missing Value Reason
  • Missing Value Reason

Patient

Not reported

  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem
  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS RETURNED WERE EVALUATED AND FOUND TO NOT HAVE ANY DEFECTS OR MALFUNCTIONS: PART NUMBER: DATE CODE: DESCRIPTION: HX6100 170412 2B TRITON BASE CHARGER; HX803X 170620-01 AF 2.0 INTERDENTAL NOZZLE (NOZZLE #1); HX803X 170620-01 AF 2.0 INTERDENTAL NOZZLE (NOZZLE #2). THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE MANUFACTURING DATE NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO THE AIRFLOSS NOT BEING RETURNED.

Description of Event or Problem

CONSUMER CALLED STATING THAT THE NOZZLE FROM THEIR AIRFLOSS PRO/UTRA CAME OFF THE HANDLE AND ALMOST WENT DOWN THEIR THROAT. NO INJURY REPORTED.