Tampax Tampax Pearl (UDI 00073010714410)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00073010714410), received between May 12, 2025 and May 4, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (4 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.

• MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

  TAMPON STUCK IN MY BACK END [FOREIGN BODY IN GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT]. TAMPON STUCK IN BACK END... HAVE COLON ISSUES... WAS RECOMMENDED TO USE THIS [INTENTIONAL DEVICE USE ISSUE]. TAMPON STUCK IN BACK END - RECTUM [INCORRECT ROUTE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT THE TAMPON GOT STUCK IN HER BACK END. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 25066902 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 20, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  (PIECES OF THE TAMPON ARE NOW RIPPING OFF) ...GETTING LEFT BEHIND- VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. PIECES OF THE TAMPON ARE NOW RIPPING OFF WHEN I PULL IT OUT AND GETTING LEFT BEHIND [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]. PIECES OF THE TAMPON ARE NOW RIPPING OFF [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT PIECES OF THE TAMPON ARE RIPPING OFF. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 24647914 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  CORE BROKE OFF INSIDE MY BODY- VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT] ODOR VAGINAL [VAGINAL ODOUR] ANXIETY [ANXIETY] PHYSICAL DISTRESS [ILL-DEFINED DISORDER] CORE BROKE OFF INSIDE MY BODY UPON ATTEMPTED REMOVAL- TAMPAX [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL] CORE BROKE OFF- TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE] CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE TAMPON CORE BROKE OFF UPON REMOVAL. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Abnormal Vaginal Discharge; Anxiety; Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 24222422 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 12, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  PIECES OF THE TAMPON WERE FALLING OFF AND THEY HAD BEEN STUCK IN ME [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. PAINFUL/LOWER ABDOMEN [ABDOMINAL PAIN LOWER]. DISCOMFORT- LOWER ABDOMEN [ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT]. PIECES OF THE TAMPON WERE FALLING OFF [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA PHONE THAT PIECES OF THE TAMPON WERE FALLING OFF AND BECAME STUCK IN HER. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Abdominal Pain; Discomfort; Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 22004172 ↗