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U by KOTEX tampons Super and Regular packs

Medical device recall
Published
Level:Consumer
Class:III
Reference:R2003/543
Date agreed:30 May 2003
Product:U by KOTEX tampons Super and Regular packs
ARTG number:AUST L 93341
Batch number:All batches with a product date prior to 23/05/2003
Sponsor:Kimberley Clark Aust Pty Ltd
Contact:1800 625 364 Customer Service
Reason:The products have failed to comply with the relevant mandatory requirement for absorbency (AS/NZS 2869:1998 Tampons - Menstrual).

Recall letters were dispatched on 30 May 2003.

Recall notices will appear in national newspapers on Monday 2 June 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.

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