Milex MXPGE2-1/2Recalls & reported problems
Coopersurgical, Inc. · Gellhorn Flexible Pessary; 2 1/2" (64mm) · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888937006728), received between Nov 23, 2020 and Aug 24, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Too Rigid or Stiff” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Too Rigid or Stiff2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 24, 2023Material Too Rigid or Stiff; Material Too Rigid or Stiff
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED VIA COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE "HAVING STIFFNESS ISSUES WITH OUR GELLHORNS."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17612496 ↗MalfunctionNov 23, 2020Material Too Rigid or Stiff
THE PESSARY IS TOO STIFF. GELLHORN PESS FLEX 2 1-2 MXPGE2 1-2 (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10885481 ↗
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- Poise PessaryKimberly-Clark Global Sales, Inc. · PESSARY, VAGINAL3 reports
- Milex MXPGE2-1/4Coopersurgical, Inc. · Pessary, Vaginal1 death2 reports
- Poise PessaryKimberly-Clark Global Sales, Inc. · PESSARY, VAGINAL2 reports
- MILEX MXPGSS2-1/4Coopersurgical, Inc. · Pessary, Vaginal1 report
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.