Tampax (UDI 00073010006164)Recalls & reported problems
Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, The · Tampax OEF Regular · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00073010006164), received between Jan 30, 2025 and Jan 30, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 30, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
TAMPON COMING APART INSIDE MY VAGINA... FRAGMENTS REMAIN INSIDE [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. TAMPON COMING APART INSIDE MY VAGINA [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT THE TAMPON CAME APART INSIDE OF HER VAGINA. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 21276832 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.