Tampax (UDI 00073010221109)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 00073010221109), received between May 26, 2026 and May 26, 2026 — 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
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- 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.
MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
TAMPON STAYED INSIDE - VAGINA "[FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]" TRIED TO REMOVE "[TAMPON]". THE STRING CAME OFF IN MY HAND "[COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]" STRING CAME OFF - TAMPON "[DEVICE BREAKAGE]". CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT TAMPON STRING CAME OFF 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 25275719 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.