510(k) K896989

TAMPAX TAMPON by Tambrands, Inc. — Product Code HEB

K896989 is an FDA 510(k) premarket notification submitted by Tambrands, Inc. for the device "TAMPAX TAMPON". The FDA issued a decision of Substantially Equivalent on December 22, 1989. The device falls under product code HEB (Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented), a Class II device regulated under 21 CFR 884.5470. Tambrands, Inc. has at least 10 other 510(k) clearances on record.

Clearance Details

Decision
SESE (Substantially Equivalent)
Decision Date
December 22, 1989
Date Received
December 12, 1989
Clearance Type
Traditional
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.