Coles Tampons Persona Super 16s

Medical device recall

Failure to comply with the mandatory absorbency requirements - AS/NZS 2869:1988 Tampons - menstrual.

Published

2 July 2003

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.

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