U by Kotex Sleek Unscented Menstrual Tampons, Regular Absorbency
- Starting date:
- December 9, 2018
- Posting date:
- December 13, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-68598
Affected Products
U by Kotex Sleek Unscented Menstrual Tampons, Regular Absorbency
Reason
Kimberly-Clark has initiated a "voluntary product recall" of U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, regular absorbency, which were distributed between October 17, 2016 and October 23, 2018. The reason for this recall is due to a quality-related defect that could impact the performance of this product. Kimberly-Clark has received reports from consumers of the U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, regular absorbency, unraveling and/or coming apart upon removal, and in some cases causing users to seek medical attention to remove tampon pieces left in the body. There also have been a small number of reports of infections, vaginal irritation, localized vaginal injury, and other symptoms.
Affected products
U by Kotex Sleek Unscented Menstrual Tampons, Regular Absorbency
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
Regular
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Kimberly-Clark
2100 Winchester Rd.
Neenah
54956
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES