Cleared Traditional

K941863 - O.B. TAMPON

K941863 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for O.B. TAMPON by Personal Products Co.. It is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device (product code HEB) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 73-day FDA review.

K941863 · Personal Products Co. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K941863 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the O.B. TAMPON. Classified as Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented (product code HEB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Personal Products Co. (Milltown, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 27, 1994 after a review of 73 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

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: 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 K941863 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 15, 1994
Decision Date June 27, 1994
Days to Decision 73 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
87d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 73d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

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

All 99
Devices cleared under the same product code (HEB) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K941863.
UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL TAMPON, PLASTIC APPLICATOR
K962476 · Tambrands, Inc. · Aug 1996
TAMPAX TAMPON WITH ADDITIVE JUNIOR,REGULAR,SUPER, AND SUPER PLUS
K960341 · Tambrands, Inc. · Apr 1996
UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL TAMPONS
K944834 · Tambrands, Inc. · Dec 1994
KOTEX DISCRETE DIGITAL TAMPONS, REG.,SUPER,SUPER+
K930149 · Kimberly-Clark Corp. · Mar 1994
TAMPAX TAMPONS, SUPER ABSORBENCY
K923932 · Tambrands, Inc. · Jul 1993
TAMPAX TAMPON, REGULAR ABSORBENCY
K924303 · Tambrands, Inc. · Jul 1993