defective products posed only a minor health risk to consumers. In December 2018, Kimberly-Clark issued a recall of U by Kotex Sleek tampons due to findings that the product would sometimes break apart during removal, leaving behind fragments in the body that could require medical attention for removal. Notes References Further reading Guadagnolo, D. (2020). "“The Miracle of You”: Women's Sex Education and the Marketing of Kotex." Modern American History On the origin of Kotex sanitary napkins. Cites: External links Kimberly-Clark corporate website Girlspace: Kotex website for teen girls U by Kotex USA U by Kotex English-Canada U by Kotex French-Canada Kotex Singapore Kotex in Russia Feminine hygiene brands Kimberly-Clark brands Products introduced in 1920