Cleared Traditional

K950928 - ULTIMATES SILK GLIDE TAMPONS

K950928 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ULTIMATES SILK GLIDE TAMPONS, manufactured by Playtime Products, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code HIL cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 21-day FDA review.

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K950928 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ULTIMATES SILK GLIDE TAMPONS. Classified as Tampon, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-deodorized (product code HIL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Playtime Products, Inc. (Paramus, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 22, 1995 after a review of 21 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.5460 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K950928

510(k) Number K950928 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 01, 1995
Decision Date March 22, 1995
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
139d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

HIL Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HIL Tampon, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-deodorized
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.5460
Definition A Scented Or Scented-deodorized 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 - HIL Tampon, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-deodorized

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Devices cleared under the same product code (HIL) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K950928.
PLAYTEX TAMPONS #10296
K961456 · Playtime Products, Inc. · Jun 1996
O.B. APPLICATOR TAMPONS
K953638 · Personal Products Co. · Oct 1995
SATIN TOUCH DEODORANT TAMPON JUNIOR, REGULAR, SUPER, SUPER PLUS
K952344 · Tambrands, Inc. · Jul 1995
PLAYTEX ULTIMATED TAMPONS MODEL NUMBER 06194
K941044 · Playtex, Inc. · Jul 1994
PLATEX TAMPONS MODEL NUMBER 07094
K941196 · Playtex Family Products, Inc. · Apr 1994
PLAYTEX TAMPONS #04994 UNSCENTED & SCENTED
K940821 · Playtex Family Products, Inc. · Mar 1994