Tampax Tampax Pearl (UDI 00073010004559)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00073010004559), received between Feb 10, 2026 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50928808 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

  [TAMPON] LEAVING A LARGE AMOUNT OF THE FIBERS INSIDE OF ME - VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT] PAIN VAGINA [VULVOVAGINAL PAIN]. VAGINAL DRYNESS [VULVOVAGINAL DRYNESS]. REMOVING [TAMPON]... LEAVING A LARGE AMOUNT OF THE FIBERS INSIDE OF ME [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]. TORE - TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT TAMPON TORE DURING REMOVAL. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 25239334 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

  COTTON ON THE INSIDE TORE, LEAVING PIECES BEHIND - TAMPON [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. COTTON ON THE INSIDE TORE AND SHREDDED AS I PULLED IT OUT, LEAVING PIECES BEHIND - TAMPON [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]. COTTON ON THE INSIDE TORE AND SHREDDED - TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT THE TAMPON TORE AND SHREDDED DURING REMOVAL. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 25064808 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 10, 2026Product Quality Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  STRING BROKE OFF SO I HAD TO DIG TO GET IT OUT- VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT] STRING BROKE OFF- TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE] . PROBABLE MANUFACTURING CAUSE [MANUFACTURING ISSUE] . CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE STRING BROKE OFF. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 24304707 ↗