FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SONICARE ESSENCE

MDR report key: 1651140 · 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