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Rappel de Device Recall Kotex tampons

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    60386
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-0393-2012
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2011-11-03
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2012-01-11
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2012-12-13
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=105225
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Tampon, menstrual, unscented - Product Code HEB
  • Cause
    A limited number of kotex natural balance security unscented tampons, regular absorbency, are being recalled after a raw material contaminated with a bacterium, enterobacter sakazakii, was found when testing the plunger portion of the applicator.
  • Action
    Kimberly-Clark sent an Urgent Product Recall letter, dated 11/09/2011, via FedEx to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to identify, quarantine, and discontinue use immediately. Customers were asked to complete the response form and fax to +1 (920) 380-6467. A Kimberly-Clark representative would contact them regarding return of the product, replenishement and/or account credit. For questions regarding this recall call +1 (920) 216-8152.

Device

Device Recall Kotex tampons
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Lot numbers (found in the red box located on bottom of package): 18-count: AC129321X, AC129421X, AC129521X, AC129621X, AC129721X, AC129821X, AC129921X  36 count: AC129325X, AC129425X, AC129525X, AC129625X, AC129725X, AC129825X, AC129925X
  • Classification du dispositif
    Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Description du dispositif
    Kotex Natural Balance Security tampons, regular absorbency, unscented. packaged in 18 count or 36 count retail containers. Consumer Services, Kimberly-Clark Corp. Dept. KNBTR-18, P.O. Box 2020, Neenah, WI 54957-2020 USA. || To absorb menstrual or other vaginal discharge.
  • Manufacturer
    Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Manufacturer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Kimberly-Clark Corporation, 1400 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell GA 30076
  • Source
    USFDA