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

• Reason
• Affected products

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