Cleared Traditional

LATEX CONDOMS - CODE NO. 403, 406, 421 & 1033 (K901696) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K901696 · Allercare/Nsl, Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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May 1990
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Class 2
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K901696 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LATEX CONDOMS - CODE NO. 403, 406, 421 & 1033. Classified as Condom (product code HIS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Allercare/Nsl, Inc. (Lincolnwood, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 16, 1990 after a review of 34 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.5300 - 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 K901696 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 12, 1990
Decision Date May 16, 1990
Days to Decision 34 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
126d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 34d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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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