You are here Home Safety and shortages Recalls and other market actions Market actions U by KOTEX tampons Super and Regular packs Medical device recall Published 30 May 2003 Listen Print Share LinkedIn (Twitter) Facebook Email Loading... 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. Product types Tampons and menstrual cups
