Cleared Traditional

K151170 - Tosama 100% Organic Cotton Menstrual Tampon

K151170 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Tosama 100% Organic Cotton Menstrual Tampon, manufactured by Tosama, D.O.O.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code HEB cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 62-day FDA review.

K151170 · Tosama, D.O.O. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K151170 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Tosama 100% Organic Cotton Menstrual Tampon. Classified as Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented (product code HEB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Tosama, D.O.O. (Vir, Domzale, SI). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 2, 2015 after a review of 62 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 - K151170

510(k) Number K151170 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 01, 2015
Decision Date July 02, 2015
Days to Decision 62 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review Yes - reviewed by an FDA-accredited third party
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
99d faster than avg
Panel avg: 161d · This submission: 62d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

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.

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Regulatory Peers - HEB Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented

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FDA 510(k) Resources - Obstetrics & Gynecology

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