Tampax Tampons
FDA 510(k) K800777 · Tampax, Inc.
510(k) numberK800777
Submission
- Device name
- Tampax Tampons
- Applicant
- Tampax, Inc.
Mchenry, IL, US - Received
- April 8, 1980
- Decision date
- May 14, 1980
- Decision
- Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
- Type
- Traditional 510(k)
Device classification
- Product code
- HEB – Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented
- Device class
- Class II (moderate risk)
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 884.5470
- Specialty
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
An unscented menstrual tampon is a plug made of cellulosic or synthetic material that is inserted into the vagina and used to absorb menstrual fluid or other vaginal discharge.
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| K810160 | Tampax Maxithins PadsHHD · Traditional | 01/28/1981SE |
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Questions and answers
When was Tampax Tampons cleared by the FDA?
Tampax Tampons (K800777) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on May 14, 1980, 36 days after the submission was received.
What is the product code of K800777?
The FDA product code is HEB – Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 884.5470.