MAUDE Adverse Event Report: K-C AFC MANUFACTURING, S. DE R.L. DE C.V U BY KOTEX CLICK : TAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED : HEB

Model Number SUPER PLUS

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 05/11/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A manufacturer lot code was not provided.With no means to ascertain the manufacturer/asset line and day of production, no further investigation on documents and supporting records can be performed.

Event Description

Consumer reported that part of the insertion tube was left inside of her vaginal cavity after inserting a tampon.She stated when she sat down she felt pain.She felt the plastic piece must have scratched her inside.She removed the tampon and part of the applicator came out with the pledget.Her vaginal pain resolved and she did not seek medical attention.She did not experience any adverse health effects.

• Brand Name: U BY KOTEX CLICK : TAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED : HEB
• Type of Device: TAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): K-C AFC MANUFACTURING, S. DE R.L. DE C.V; calzada industrial de las maquiladoras #87; nuevo nogales; nogales, sonora mexico 84094 ; MX 84094
• Manufacturer (Section G): K-C AFC MANUFACTURING, S. DE R.L. DE C.V; calzada industrial de las maquiladoras #87; nuevo nogales; nogales, sonora mexico 84094 ; MX 84094
• Manufacturer Contact: emily arnould, rn bsn ; 2100 winchester rd; neenah, WI 54956 ; 9207213128
• MDR Report Key: 11966657
• MDR Text Key: 258163477
• Report Number: 3011109575-2021-00198
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HEB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00036000998412
• UDI-Public: 00036000998412
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K172118
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/09/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: SUPER PLUS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 41 YR