Tampax Tampax Pearl (UDI 00073010711358)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00073010711358), received between May 28, 2024 and Apr 16, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 6 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 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 16, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

  THE STRING BREAKS- TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. PROBABLE MANUFACTURING CAUSE [MANUFACTURING ISSUE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE TAMPON STRING BREAKS. NO INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24896805 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 21, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

  BROKEN STRINGS - TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT THE TAMPON STRINGS WERE BROKEN. NO INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24134980 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Product Quality Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Product Quality Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  THE TAMPON IS STILL IN MY BODY, VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. STRINGS BROKEN OFF OR FRAYED [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. PROBABLE MANUFACTURING CAUSE [MANUFACTURING ISSUE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE TAMPON STRINGS ARE BROKEN OFF AND FRAYED. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 23474596 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Product Quality Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Product Quality Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  ANXIETY MIND [ANXIETY]. DISCOMFORT VAGINA [VULVOVAGINAL DISCOMFORT] . ENTIRE BOX, FAULTY STRINGS ARE HALF CUT [DEVICE PHYSICAL PROPERTY ISSUE] . STRINGS SNAP RIGHT OFF- TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE] . PROBABLE MANUFACTURING CAUSE [MANUFACTURING ISSUE] . CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE STRINGS ARE HALF CUT AND SNAP OFF. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Anxiety; Discomfort

  MAUDE report 23303906 ↗
• InjuryApr 10, 2025Patient-Device Incompatibility

  UPON USING REGULAR TAMPAX PEARL DEVELOPED SKIN AND VAGINAL IRRITATION, ITCHING, AND BURNING. INITIAL OCCURRENCE IN MARCH SELF-DIAGNOSED AS YEAST INFECTION DAY TWO OF PERIOD AND TREATED WITH OVER COUNTER MEDICINE & CREAM, QUIT USING PRODUCT. OVER COUNTER CREAM EASED PAIN BUT DID NOT CLEAR SYMPTOMS IN DESIGNATED TIME. SECOND OCCURRENCE WITH SAME ONSET OF SYMPTOMS AND TIMING SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE. YEAST INFECTION, UTI, AND BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS ALL RULED OUT VIA LAB TESTS. DIAGNOSED AS PROBABLE ALLERGIC REACTION TO TAMPONS USED.

  Patient problems: Burning Sensation; Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction; Itching Sensation

  MAUDE report 21814992 ↗
• 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

  HAD TO GO TO URGENT CARE TO HAVE THE TAMPON FISHED OUT OF ME- VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT] . I THINK I HAVE A FEVER [PYREXIA] . I HAD A TAMPON THAT I WAS TRYING TO TAKE OUT WHEN THE STRING RIPPED OFF...HAVING TO GO TO URGENT CARE TO HAVE THE TAMPON FISHED OUT [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL] . STRING RIPPED COMPLETELY OFF- TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE] . CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE TAMPON STRING RIPPED OFF DURING REMOVAL. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Fever; Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 21276189 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 28, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

  THE STRINGS FALLS OFF [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT THE TAMPON STRINGS FALL OFF. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19404998 ↗