Cleared Traditional

K040999 - TAMPAX TAMPONS (JUNIOR, REGULAR, SUPER AND SUPER PLUS ABSORBENCIES)

K040999 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for TAMPAX TAMPONS (JUNIOR, manufactured by Procter & Gamble Co.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code HEB cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 81-day FDA review.

K040999 · Procter & Gamble Co. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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Class 2
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K040999 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TAMPAX TAMPONS (JUNIOR, REGULAR, SUPER AND SUPER PLUS ABSORBENCIES). Classified as Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented (product code HEB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Procter & Gamble Co. (Cincinnati, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 9, 2004 after a review of 81 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.5470 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K040999

510(k) Number K040999 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 19, 2004
Decision Date July 09, 2004
Days to Decision 81 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 81d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

HEB Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HEB Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.5470
Definition 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.
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - HEB Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented

All 136
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