FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
SONICARE ESSENCE
MDR report key: 1651140
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Received April 2, 2010
Report
- Report Number
- 3026630-2010-00002
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 2, 2010
- Date of Event
- March 13, 2010
- Report Date
- March 18, 2010
- Manufacturer
- PHILIPS ORAL HEALTHCARE
- Product Code
- JEQ
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NJ, US
- Reporter Occupation
- NOT APPLICABLE
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
THE ESSENCE UNIT HANDLE WAS IN THE CHARGER UNIT, PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER, FLAMES CAME OUT OF THE REAR OF THE CHARGER AND SCORCHED WALL PAPER IN BATHROOM. THE CUSTOMER WAS ABLE TO SMOTHER FIRE BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SONICARE ESSENCE | TOOTHBRUSH, POWERED | JEQ | PHILIPS ORAL HEALTHCARE | HX5351 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 YR | Required Intervention |