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MalfunctionHEB

U BY KOTEX SLEEK : TAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED : HEB

Received Aug 3, 2015 · Event occurred Jul 6, 2015

Report 3003701733-2015-00011 · MDR key 4959760

Device

Generic name

Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented

Model number

REGULAR

Product problems

  • Difficult to Remove
  • Material Separation

Patient

17 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE HISTORY RECORD COULD NOT BE REVIEWED AS LOT CODE WAS NOT PROVIDED BY THE CONSUMER. INFORMATION FROM THIS INCIDENT WILL BE INCLUDED IN OUR PRODUCT COMPLAINT AND MDR TREND ANALYSIS. CONSUMER HAD NOT RETURNED PRODUCT FOR EVALUATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem

3 TAMPONS FELL APART INSIDE CONSUMER AS SHE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE THEM . CONSUMER STATED SHE IS OKAY AND SHE GOT ALL THE COTTON PIECES OUT - SHE DID NOT HAVE TO SEE A DOCTOR.