Cleared Special

K162511 - LELO RESPECT HEX Natural Rubber Latex Condom (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Obstetrics & Gynecology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K162511 · Lelo, Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K162511 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LELO RESPECT HEX Natural Rubber Latex Condom. Classified as Condom (product code HIS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Lelo, Inc. (San Jose, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 13, 2017 after a review of 127 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.5300 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Standard predicate reliance. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K162511 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 08, 2016
Decision Date January 13, 2017
Days to Decision 127 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
33d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 127d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code HIS Condom
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.5300
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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