Cleared Traditional

K930149 - KOTEX DISCRETE DIGITAL TAMPONS

K930149 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for KOTEX DISCRETE DIGITAL TAMPONS, manufactured by Kimberly-Clark Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code HEB cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 414-day FDA review.

K930149 · Kimberly-Clark Corp. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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Mar 1994
Decision
414d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K930149 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the KOTEX DISCRETE DIGITAL TAMPONS, REG.,SUPER,SUPER+. Classified as Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented (product code HEB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Kimberly-Clark Corp. (Washington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 2, 1994 after a review of 414 days - an unusually long review period, suggesting complex equivalence evaluation.

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: High-complexity regulatory submission. Elevated predicate reliance profile. The extended review timeline suggests the FDA required additional documentation before confirming substantial equivalence - a pattern common in complex or first-of-kind Obstetrics & Gynecology submissions.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K930149

510(k) Number K930149 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 12, 1993
Decision Date March 02, 1994
Days to Decision 414 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
254d slower than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 414d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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.

Regulatory Peers - HEB Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented

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Devices cleared under the same product code (HEB) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K930149.
TAMPAX TAMPON WITH ADDITIVE JUNIOR,REGULAR,SUPER, AND SUPER PLUS
K960341 · Tambrands, Inc. · Apr 1996
UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL TAMPONS
K944834 · Tambrands, Inc. · Dec 1994
O.B. TAMPON
K941863 · Personal Products Co. · Jun 1994
TAMPAX TAMPONS, SUPER ABSORBENCY
K923932 · Tambrands, Inc. · Jul 1993
TAMPAX TAMPON, REGULAR ABSORBENCY
K924303 · Tambrands, Inc. · Jul 1993
UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL TAMPON
K923985 · Personal Products Co. · Feb 1993