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	KOTEX TAMPONS
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Burning Sensation (2146); Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)
Date of Event	04/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The production identifier of lot number was not available from the consumer.The consumer no longer has the package.With no means to determine the manufacturer/asset line and day of production, no further investigation on documents and supporting records can be performed.
Event or Problem Description
Non-us event; occurred in canada.Consumer reported that the string from a regular absorbency tampon separated from the pledget.She and her partner were unsuccessful at removing the pledget from her vaginal cavity so 24 hours later she had it removed at a medical clinic.She experienced an irritation and burning sensation inside, which has since improved.She did not experience any serious adverse health effects.

• Brand Name: U BY KOTEX CLICK : TAMPON, MENSTRUAL, UNSCENTED : HEB
• Common Device Name: 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: 25229287
• Report Number: 3011109575-2026-00027
• Device Sequence Number: 12071885
• Product Code: HEB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00036000535327
• UDI-Public: (01)00036000535327
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K223749
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/20/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: KOTEX TAMPONS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female