Tampax Tampax Pearl (UDI 00073010479050)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00073010479050), received between Jan 9, 2025 and Feb 14, 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.

• MalfunctionFeb 14, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

  INFECTION - VAGINAL [VAGINAL INFECTION]. LEFT PIECES OF THE COTTON AND STRING INSIDE ME; EMERGENCY ROOM FOUND 2 MORE LONG PIECES WAY UP INSIDE VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. FALLEN APART - TAMPAX [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. I'M REMOVING THE TAMPON. IT HAD FALLEN APART INSIDE MY VAGINA AND LEFT PIECES OF COTTON AND STRING INSIDE [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE TAMPON HAS FALLEN APART INSIDE HER. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 24340378 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 20, 2025No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

  SEVERAL LITTLE PIECES BROKE OFF THE SIDE- TAMPAX TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE] CASE NARRATIVE: RELATIVE REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA THAT SEVERAL PIECES BROKE OFF THE TAMPON WHILE CONSUMER WAS REMOVING IT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22298417 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 25, 2025No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

  STRINGS WERE ALREADY DETACHED OR JUST HANGING ON BY A THREAD- TAMPON [DEVICE PHYSICAL PROPERTY ISSUE]. PROBABLE MANUFACTURING CAUSE [MANUFACTURING ISSUE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE TAMPON STRINGS WERE ALREADY DETACHED OR HANGING ON BY A THREAD. NO INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21459816 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 9, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  COTTON IS COMING APART INSIDE OF ME- VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT], COTTON IS COMING APART [DEVICE BREAKAGE] , WHEN I GO TO CHANGE MY TAMPON, THE COTTON IS COMING APART INSIDE OF ME [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL] . CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE COTTON IS COMING APART INSIDE. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 21111499 ↗