Cleared Traditional

K162746 - Ontex and other proprietary names (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Mar 2017
Decision
154d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K162746 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Ontex and other proprietary names. This device is classified as a Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented (Class II - Special Controls, product code HEB).

Submitted by Ontex Bvba (Buggenhout Oost - Vlaanderen, BE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 3, 2017, 154 days after receiving the submission on September 30, 2016.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 884.5470. 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..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K162746 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 30, 2016
Decision Date March 03, 2017
Days to Decision 154 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
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Device Classification

Product Code HEB - Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented
Device Class Class II - 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.

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