O.B. Applicator Tampons

FDA 510(k) K953638 · Personal Products Co.

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK953638

Submission

Device name
O.B. Applicator Tampons
Applicant
Personal Products Co.
Milltown, NJ, US
Received
August 4, 1995
Decision date
October 20, 1995
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
HIL – Tampon, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-Deodorized
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 884.5460
Specialty
Obstetrics/Gynecology

A scented or scented-deodorized 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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Questions and answers

When was O.B. Applicator Tampons cleared by the FDA?

O.B. Applicator Tampons (K953638) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on October 20, 1995, 77 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K953638?

The FDA product code is HIL – Tampon, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-Deodorized, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 884.5460.