Menstrual Tampon
FDA 510(k) K953333 · Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
510(k) numberK953333
Submission
- Device name
- Menstrual Tampon
- Applicant
- Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
Federal Way, WA, US - Received
- July 17, 1995
- Decision date
- December 6, 1995
- Decision
- Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
- Type
- Traditional 510(k)
- Summary
- 510(k) statement available from FDA
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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| K953668 | Unscented Ultrathin Maxi PadHHD · Traditional | 11/01/1995SE |
| K953667 | Unscented Curved Ultrathin Maxi PadsHHD · Traditional | 11/01/1995SE |
| K953553 | Unscented Menstral PadHHD · Traditional | 10/27/1995SE |
| K953517 | Unscented Menstrual PadHHD · Traditional | 10/26/1995SE |
| K953700 | Unscented Curved Maxi PadHHD · Traditional | 09/27/1995SE |
Questions and answers
When was Menstrual Tampon cleared by the FDA?
Menstrual Tampon (K953333) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on December 6, 1995, 142 days after the submission was received.
What is the product code of K953333?
The FDA product code is HEB – Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 884.5470.