inforMED
InjuryEFS

PHILIPS SONICARE

Received Dec 31, 2019 · Event occurred Dec 5, 2019

Report 3026630-2019-00083 · MDR key 9537065

Device

Generic name

Airfloss

Model number

HX8240

Catalog number

HX8211/02

Product problems

  • Patient Device Interaction Problem
  • Patient Device Interaction Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • Tooth Fracture
  • Tooth Fracture

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

OUTCOMES TO ADVERSE EVENT: THE CONSUMER REPORTED THAT THE FRONT OF A MOLAR BROKE OFF. REPORT SOURCE: COMPLAINT RECEIVED FROM THE (B)(6).

Description of Event or Problem

A CONSUMER ALLEGED THAT THE AIRFLOSS CAUSED THE FRONT OF A MOLAR TO BREAK OFF DURING USE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CORRECTION OF THE PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER; REVISED LOT # FROM NOT APPLICABLE (NA) TO NO INFORMATION (NI). ANALYSIS RESULTS: THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AS THE DEVICE OPERATES WITHIN SPECIFICATION.