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510(k) K131543

TAMPAX(R) L PLASTIC TAMPONS, UNSCENTED by Procter & Gamble Co. — Product Code HEB

K131543 is an FDA 510(k) premarket notification submitted by Procter & Gamble Co. for the device "TAMPAX(R) L PLASTIC TAMPONS, UNSCENTED". The FDA issued a decision of Substantially Equivalent on June 20, 2013. The device falls under product code HEB (Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented), a Class II device regulated under 21 CFR 884.5470. Procter & Gamble Co. has at least 10 other 510(k) clearances on record.

Clearance Details

Decision
SESE (Substantially Equivalent)
Decision Date
June 20, 2013
Date Received
May 29, 2013
Clearance Type
Special
Expedited Review
No
Third Party Review
No

Device Classification

Device Name
Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
884.5470
Review Panel
OB
Submission Type

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.

Other clearances by Procter & Gamble Co.

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  • K201277 — Oral-B Dry Mouth Oral Rinse (September 2, 2020)
  • K200881 — Oral-B iO Test Drive Power Brush Trial Program Kit (August 27, 2020)
  • K151413 — Always/Tampax bladder supports (December 18, 2015)
  • K141018 — ORAL-B TEST DRIVE POWER BRUSH TRIAL PROGRAM KIT, ORAL-B TEST DRIVE POWER TOOTHBR (September 15, 2014)
  • K133244 — TAMPAX M PLASTIC TAMPONS, UNSCENTED (January 9, 2014)
  • K113699 — TAMPAX(R) V PLASTIC APPLICATOR TAMPONS, UNSCENTED (January 12, 2012)
  • K110669 — TAMPAX C PLASTIC TAMPONS, UNSCENTED (June 2, 2011)
  • K091281 — TAMPAX PEARL UNSCENTED TAMPONS, LIGHT, REGULAR, SUPER & SUPER PLUS, TAMPAX PEARL (June 1, 2010)
  • K091964 — CREST GLIDE CLINICAL GUM PROTECTION DENTAL FLOSS (September 24, 2009)

Other clearances for product code HEB

  • K252005 — Livi Device (March 20, 2026)
  • K253719 — Unscented Menstrual Long Applicator Tampon; Unscented Menstrual Cardboard Applic (December 17, 2025)
  • K252939 — COHITECH ORGANIC COTTON COMPACT APPLICATOR TAMPONS (October 9, 2025)
  • K252613 — Unscented menstrual three-piece applicator tampon (September 19, 2025)
  • K251033 — Unscented menstrual long applicator tampon; Unscented menstrual Compact Applicat (August 13, 2025)
  • K242105 — SABA Tampons (April 1, 2025)
  • K241064 — Unscented Tampon (January 10, 2025)
  • K240708 — Organic Cotton Tampon; Organic Cotton PESCVcord Tampon (May 10, 2024)
  • K232060 — TOSAMA Reusable Applicator (April 12, 2024)
  • K232598 — Unscented Menstrual Tampon (December 15, 2023)

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