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Coles Tampons Persona Super 16s

Medical device recall

Level: Consumer Class: III
Reference: R2003/667 Date: 2 July 2003
Product: Coles Tampons Persona Super 16s
ARTG number: AUST L 93115
Batch number: 0315339
Sponsor: Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 006 670 Customer Service
Reason: Failure to comply with the mandatory absorbency requirements - AS/NZS 2869:1988 Tampons - menstrual.

Recall letters will be dispatched on 2 July 2003.

Recall notices are due to appear in national newspapers from 3 July 2003.

Classification system:

Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.

Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.

Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.

Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.