Tampax Tampax Pearl (UDI 00073010719972)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00073010719972), received between Jun 16, 2025 and Mar 12, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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. 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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  THERE WERE ACTUALLY FIBERS LEFT - VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. THERE WERE ACTUALLY FIBERS LEFT FROM ME PULLING IT OUT - TAMPON [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]. ALMOST FALLING APART. THERE WERE ACTUALLY FIBERS LEFT - TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE TAMPON WAS ALMOST FALLING APART, AND THERE WERE FIBERS LEFT FROM HER PULLING IT OUT. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 24581799 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 16, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  LINER/CASING AROUND THE TAMPON ITSELF IS SEPARATING FROM THE TAMPON...THIS THIN LINER STICKS INSIDE AND HAS TO BE TORN AWAY FROM THE BODY [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. UNCOMFORTABLE- VAGINAL [VULVOVAGINAL DISCOMFORT]. DISCOMFORT- INSIDE AROUND THE TAMPON [MEDICAL DEVICE SITE DISCOMFORT]. PAINFUL- VAGINAL [VULVOVAGINAL PAIN]. PAIN - INSIDE AROUND THE TAMPON [MEDICAL DEVICE SITE PAIN]. LINER/CASING AROUND THE TAMPON ITSELF IS SEPARATING FROM THE TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. THE REMOVAL IS VERY PAINFUL [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA E-MAIL THAT THE LINER/CASING AROUND THE TAMPON IS SEPARATING FROM THE TAMPON ITSELF. NO SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Discomfort; Foreign Body In Patient; Pain

  MAUDE report 22213287 ↗