Cleared Traditional

K990536 - O.B. TAMPON

K990536 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for O.B. TAMPON, manufactured by Personal Products Co.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code HEB cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 193-day FDA review.

K990536 · Personal Products Co. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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Aug 1999
Decision
193d
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Class 2
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K990536 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. (Skillman, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 31, 1999 after a review of 193 days - an extended review 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: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Obstetrics & Gynecology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K990536

510(k) Number K990536 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 19, 1999
Decision Date August 31, 1999
Days to Decision 193 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
33d slower than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 193d
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

All 153
Devices cleared under the same product code (HEB) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K990536.
VIPON TAMPON
K992493 · Another Way Products, LLC · Nov 2000
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K002096 · Procter & Gamble Co. · Sep 2000
PLATEX ODER ABSORBING GENTLE GLIDE, SLIMFITS AND SILK GLIDE TAMPONS
K993794 · Playtime Products, Inc. · Feb 2000
O.B. APPLICATOR TAMPONS, O.B. TAMPONS
K991118 · Personal Products Co. · Jun 1999
ORGANIC ESSENTIALS, ORGANIC COTTON TAMPON
K983478 · Organic Essentials · Nov 1998
VARIOUS TRADE TAMPONS SOLD UNDER PRIVATE LABELS
K983381 · Paragon Trade Brands, Inc. · Oct 1998