You are here Home Safety and shortages Recalls and other market actions Market actions Coles Tampons Persona Super 16s Medical device recall Published 2 July 2003 Listen Print Share LinkedIn (Twitter) Facebook Email Loading... Level: Consumer Class: III Reference: R2003/667 Date agreed: 02 July 2003 Product: Coles Tampons Persona Super 16s ARTG number: AUST L 93115 Batch number: 0315339 Sponsor: Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd Contact: 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. Product types Tampons and menstrual cups
