Tampax Tampax Pearl (UDI 00073010012172)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00073010012172), received between Dec 2, 2024 and Aug 12, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 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.

• MalfunctionAug 12, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50224504 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 7, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  THE STRING BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE TAMPON TO BECOME STUCK IN MY VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. STRING BROKE OFF - TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. I PULLED THE STRING TO REMOVE A TAMPON, AND THE STRING BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE TAMPON TO BECOME STUCK IN MY VAGINA [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE STRING BROKE OFF DURING REMOVAL. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 22414475 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 19, 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) DISINTEGRATED AND RIPPED APART... TWICE I'VE HAD TO REMOVE THE FIBRES [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT] (TAMPON) DISINTEGRATED AND RIPPED APART [DEVICE BREAKAGE] DISINTEGRATED AND RIPPED APART UPON TAKING IT OUT [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT THE TAMPON DISINTEGRATED AND RIPPED APART. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 22044661 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 2, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

  TAMPONS MISSING THE STRING- TAMPAX [DEVICE PHYSICAL PROPERTY ISSUE] CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT THE TAMPONS WERE MISSING THE STRINGS. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20819971 ↗