Seventh Generation Light, with plant-based plastic applicatorRecalls & reported problems
Seventh Generation, Inc. · Organic Cotton Comfort Applicator Tampons, Light (plant-based plastic applicator) · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00732913447824), received between Jan 12, 2022 and Dec 28, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
- Material Separation1
- Sharp Edges1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 28, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation
CONSUMER REPORTED THAT THE STRING CAME OFF OF THE TAMPONS WHEN SHE USED THE PRODUCT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16065172 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2022Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SUBSTANCE ALL AROUND THE TAMPON UPON OPENING THE WRAPPER. DID NOT USE THE PRODUCT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15287726 ↗MalfunctionJan 12, 2022Sharp Edges; Sharp Edges
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT PLASTIC APPLICATOR HAS SHARP EDGES. DID NOT USE THE PRODUCT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13239480 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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