Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 32, Issue 10 , Pages 73-76, 15 May 2010

The History of Tampons: from Ancient Times to an FDA-Regulated Medical Device

  • Alice S. Weissfeld, PhD, D(ABMM), F(AAM)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationMailing address: Alice S. Weissfeld, Ph.D., D(ABMM), F(AAM), Microbiology Specialists Incorporated, 8911 Interchange Dr., Houston, TX 77054. Tel.: 713-663-6888. Fax: 713 663-7722

Microbiology Specialists Incorporated, Houston, Texas

Abstract 

Tampons have been used both to absorb blood during menstruation and as a contraceptive. In the 1980s, following deaths from toxic shock syndrome, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began regulating tampons as a medical device.

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PII: S0196-4399(10)00019-X

doi:10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2010.04.003

Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 32, Issue 10 , Pages 73-76, 15 May 2010

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