TampaxRecalls & reported problems across all models
Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, The · 40 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names at least one Tampax model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 76
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
We found 40 models of Tampax by Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, The in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 76 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 21, 2024 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 8 injuries, 68 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (48 reports).
1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 1 still open.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Tampax recalls
FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.
- Dec 26, 2025Open, Classified
Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.
Z-1182-2026 · Root cause: Storage · names 2 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported Tampax problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information48
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem32
- No Apparent Adverse Event22
- Product Quality Problem6
- Material Integrity Problem3
- Patient-Device Incompatibility1
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient48
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions25
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available13
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge4
- Discomfort4
- Anxiety3
- Pain3
- Abdominal Pain2
Tampax models
40 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- TampaxTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 recall0 reports
- TampaxTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 recall0 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED7 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTampon, menstrual, unscented5 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED4 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED4 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED4 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTampon, menstrual, unscented4 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED3 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED3 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED3 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTampon, menstrual, unscented3 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED2 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED2 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED2 reports
- Tampax Tampax RadiantTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED2 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTampon, menstrual, unscented2 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTampon, menstrual, unscented2 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTampon, menstrual, unscented2 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTampon, menstrual, unscented2 reports
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- TampaxTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- TampaxTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- TampaxTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- TampaxTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax RadiantTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax RadiantTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax Pocket PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax Pocket PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax RadiantTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax RadiantTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax RadiantTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax Pocket PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax Pocket PearlTAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED1 report
- Tampax Tampax RadiantTampon, menstrual, unscented1 report
- Tampax Tampax PureTampon, menstrual, unscented1 report
- Tampax Tampax RadiantTampon, menstrual, unscented1 report
Recent Tampax adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50928808 ↗InjurySep 24, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient; Nausea
MAUDE report 50879523 ↗InjurySep 24, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
Pain - vagina "[Vulvovaginal pain]". String popped completely...tampon was finally able to be removed - vagina "[Foreign body in reproductive tract]".While removing "[Tampon]" string popped completely off with the lightest little tug¿with a lot of pain¿finally able to be removed "[Complication of device removal]". String popped completely off with the lightest little tug - Tampax "[Device breakage]". Case Narrative: Consumer reporter via messaging that tampon string popped completely off with the lightest little tug. No serious injury was reported.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 50879522 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Product Quality Problem; Material Integrity Problem
I'm reporting a recurring product-quality issue with Tampax Pearl tampons. I have usedthe same product from Tampax for years. Over at least three recent boxes, I'verepeatedly encountered malformed applicator tips but initially assumed it was singleincidents. However in the most recent box, I opened three tampons in a row and allthree were visibly defective: two had applicator petals already spread open with thecotton exposed, and one had a petal folded inward, attempting to insert the openapplicators was really painful. I am attaching photos of the defective applicators andthe package. Product: Tampax Pearl Light/Regular/Super Triple-Pack, 47 count. Reference Reports MW6002396, MW6002397. Annex A: 1506, 2978.Annex E: 4582.Annex F: 2199.Annex G: 3030.This report reflects tampon #3.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50789566 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Product Quality Problem; Material Integrity Problem
I'm reporting a recurring product-quality issue with Tampax Pearl tampons. I have usedthe same product from Tampax for years. Over at least three recent boxes, I'verepeatedly encountered malformed applicator tips but initially assumed it was singleincidents. However in the most recent box, I opened three tampons in a row and allthree were visibly defective: two had applicator petals already spread open with thecotton exposed, and one had a petal folded inward, attempting to insert the openapplicators was really painful. I am attaching photos of the defective applicators andthe package. Product: Tampax Pearl Light/Regular/Super Triple-Pack, 47 count.Refer to additional documents in I2K.Reference Reports MW6002396 MW6002398.Annex A: 1506, 2978.Annex E: 4582.Annex F: 2199.Annex G: 3030.This report reflects tampon #2.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50789484 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Product Quality Problem; Material Integrity Problem
I'm reporting a recurring product-quality issue with Tampax Pearl tampons. I have usedthe same product from Tampax for years. Over at least three recent boxes, I'verepeatedly encountered malformed applicator tips but initially assumed it was singleincidents. However in the most recent box, I opened three tampons in a row and allthree were visibly defective: two had applicator petals already spread open with thecotton exposed, and one had a petal folded inward, attempting to insert the openapplicators was really painful. I am attaching photos of the defective applicators andthe package. Product: Tampax Pearl Light/Regular/Super Triple-Pack, 47 count. Reference Reports MW6002397 MW6002398.Annex A: 1506, 2978.Annex E: 4582.Annex F: 2199.Annex G: 3030.This report reflects tampon #1.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50789477 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Chunk missing out of the top of "[Tampon]" "[Device breakage]". Case Narrative: Consumer reported via phone that there was a chunk missing out of the top of the tampon. No injury was reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50729031 ↗InjurySep 11, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
small piece was stuck inside "[Tampon]" - Vagina "[Foreign body in reproductive tract]" "[Tampon]" tore "[Device breakage]" . Case Narrative: Consumer reported via email that tampon tore. No serious injury was reported.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 50726482 ↗InjuryAug 25, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
"[Tampon]" picked out of the body - vagina "[Foreign body in reproductive tract]". "[Tampon]" disintegrated upon removal and had to be picked out of the body. "[Complication of device removal]". "[Tampon]" disintegrated "[Device breakage]". Case Narrative: Consumer reported via email that the tampon disintegrated during removal. No serious injury was reported.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 50426757 ↗InjuryAug 24, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
Staph infection "[Staphylococcal infection]".A "[tampon]" piece ripped off inside my vagina ¿ I got some pieces out ¿ and went to the emergency room where they removed the remaining pieces of tampon "[Foreign body in reproductive tract]".When I tried to remove "[tampon]", a piece ripped off inside my vagina ¿ it was really hard to get out/hard to expel "[Complication of device removal]".Tampon was broken and ripped "[Device breakage]".Case Narrative: Consumer reported via phone that a "[Tampon]" piece ripped off inside her vagina during removal, she got some pieces out and went to the emergency room to have the remaining pieces of the tampon removed. No serious injury was reportedFollow up received on 19-Aug-2026: Product return was received on (b)(6) 2026. Product investigation results: No failure could be identified as a result of the Investigation. No serious injury was reported.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 50406444 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50224504 ↗InjuryAug 6, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
string just came out in one fluid motion, and I had to go fishing for the cotton - vagina "[Foreign body in reproductive tract]" ,tried to pull them...whole string just came out in one fluid motion...had to go fishing for the cotton "[Complication of device removal]" ,whole string just came out in one fluid motion - Tampon "[Device breakage]" . Case Narrative: Consumer stated via phone that whole string came out of tampon in one fluid motion during removal. No serious injury was reported.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 50154304 ↗InjuryJul 17, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
infections - vaginal "[Vaginal infection]". "[Tampon]" ... broke off...was left inside my body "[Foreign body in reproductive tract]". messed up my uterus "[Uterine disorder]". "[Tampon]" ... tore/broke off "[Device breakage]". Case Narrative: Consumer reported via phone that the tampons itself tore/broke off. No serious injury was reported.Follow-up 30-JUL-2026: Product investigation result: No manufacturing cause was identified based on investigation. No serious injury was reported.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 25854032 ↗MalfunctionJul 6, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
LEAVING THE TAMPON INSIDE - VAGINA "[FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]". WHILE REMOVING A TAMPON, THE STRING DETACHED COMPLETELY, LEAVING THE TAMPON INSIDE - VAGINA "[COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]". "[TAMPON]" STRING DETACHED COMPLETELY "[DEVICE BREAKAGE]". CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT THE TAMPON STRING DETACHED COMPLETELY DURING REMOVAL. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 25714992 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
SMOOTH REMOVAL LAYER WAS LEFT IN THERE. THE ENTIRE BRAID CAME OUT...I FINALLY GOT [THE TAMPON] OUT ¿ VAGINA [FOREIGN BODY IN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT]. TRYING TO REMOVE [TAMPON]. ENTIRE BRAID CAME OUT. WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE ALL OF THE TAMPON EVENTUALLY [COMPLICATION OF DEVICE REMOVAL]. THE SMOOTH REMOVAL LAYER HAD ALSO BEEN LEFT IN THERE. ENTIRE BRAID CAME OUT - TAMPON [DEVICE BREAKAGE]. CASE NARRATIVE: CONSUMER STATED VIA PHONE THAT THE ENTIRE BRAID OF TAMPON CAME OUT DURING REMOVAL. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 25592249 ↗
Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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