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MalfunctionEFS

PHILIPS SONICARE

Received Jul 24, 2018 · Event occurred Jul 10, 2018

Report 3026630-2018-00338 · MDR key 7715828

Device

Generic name

Airfloss Charger

Model number

HX8140

Product problems

  • Temperature Problem
  • Temperature Problem

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS PROVIDED ARE FOR AIRFLOSS HANDLE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE CHARGER WHICH IS AN ACCESSORY. THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE CHARGER WAS NOT PROVIDED. COMPLAINT RECEIVED FROM THE (B)(6). DEVICE MANUFACTURING DATE NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO THE CHARGER NOT BEING RETURNED.

Description of Event or Problem

CONSUMER CALLED STATING THAT THEIR AIRFLOSS CHARGER CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED TO CONFIRM A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED.