inforMED
InjuryEFS

WATERPIK SINUSENSE WATER PULSATOR

Received Jun 29, 2018 · Event occurred Jun 4, 2018

Report 0001712259-2018-00004 · MDR key 7651842

Device

Generic name

Oral Irrigator

Manufacturer

Water Pik, Inc.

Model number

SWI-615

Product problems

  • Moisture Damage

Patient

40 YR

  • Irritation
  • Swelling
  • Irritation
  • Swelling

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NOT POSSIBLE TO VERIFY THE CUSTOMER IRRITATION AND BLISTERING.

Description of Event or Problem

PER THE CUSTOMER....CLAIMS MOISTURE ENTERED THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. CUSTOMER ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE MOISTURE FROM THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY BLOWING INTO THE COMPARTMENT. CUSTOMER CLAIMS BACK-SPLASH OF WATER LANDED ON HIS FACE AND CAUSED IRRITATION AND BLISTERING. CUSTOMER DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION BUT CLAIMS HE NEEDED MEDICATION TO RETURN TO WORK.