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

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

This is a non-us event.This occurred in canada.Consumer reported upon removal of a tampon, the string separated from the pledget and left the pledget inside her vaginal cavity.Upon manual removal of the pledget, it fell apart.She manually removed the remaining pieces from her vaginal cavity.She did not seek medical attention and she did not experience any adverse health effects.

Manufacturer Narrative

Records demonstrate that quality system procedures were correctly followed and the finished product met all quality release criteria and specifications were within allowable limits prior to release.H3 other text : not returned to manufacture.

• 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: 17037599
• MDR Text Key: 316296484
• Report Number: 3011109575-2023-00145
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HEB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00036000998405
• UDI-Public: 00036000998405
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K172118
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: SUPER
• Device Lot Number: NN300814C1646
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2023
• 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: 31 YR
• Patient Sex: Female