Cleared Traditional

SCENTED BREATHABLE MINI-SHIELD PRIVATE LABEL BRAND (K844975) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Obstetrics & Gynecology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K844975 · I.C.D. Industries, Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K844975 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SCENTED BREATHABLE MINI-SHIELD PRIVATE LABEL BRAND. Classified as Pad, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-deodorized (product code HHL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by I.C.D. Industries, Inc. (King Of Prussia, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 25, 1985 after a review of 61 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.5425 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K844975 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 26, 1984
Decision Date February 25, 1985
Days to Decision 61 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
99d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 61d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HHL Pad, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-deodorized
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.5425
Definition Scented Or Scented-deodorized Menstrual Pads Used To Absorb Menstrual Or Other Vaginal Discharge, Including Those Intended As Intralabial Pads Or Reusable Menstrual Pads. These Are Made With Materials That Do Not Meet The Requirements For Class 1 Per 21 Cfr 884.5425(b).
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 - HHL Pad, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-deodorized

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Devices cleared under the same product code (HHL) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K844975.
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STAYFREE* DEODORANT MAXI-PADS
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CAREFREE * PANTY SHIELDS-REG/DEOR
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