K Number
K963032
Device Name
FREE CHOICE
Date Cleared
1996-10-11

(67 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
884.5470
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
Femtex Digital tampons are menstrual tampons that are inserted into the vagina and used to absorb menstrual fluid.
Device Description
Femtex Digital Tampons are menstrual tampons used to absorb menstrual fluid. Femtex Digital Tampons will be provided with 3 absorbencies, regular, super and super plus. Femtex Digital Tampons are made from rayon, polyethylene and polypropylene overwrap and cotton cord. There is no applicator
More Information

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No
The summary describes a standard menstrual tampon and explicitly states "Not Found" for mentions of AI, DNN, or ML.

No
The device is described as a menstrual tampon used to absorb fluid, which is not a therapeutic function. Its safety and effectiveness are compared to other legally marketed tampons for absorbency.

No

Explanation: The device description states that Femtex Digital Tampons are "used to absorb menstrual fluid." There is no mention of any diagnostic function or capability, such as detecting or monitoring medical conditions.

No

The device description clearly states it is a physical tampon made from rayon, polyethylene, polypropylene, and cotton cord, which are hardware components.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to "absorb menstrual fluid" by being "inserted into the vagina." This is a physical function within the body, not a diagnostic test performed on samples outside the body.
  • Device Description: The description details the materials and form of a standard menstrual tampon. There is no mention of reagents, assays, or any components typically associated with diagnostic testing.
  • Lack of Diagnostic Elements: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples (like blood, urine, or tissue), detecting specific substances, or providing diagnostic information about a patient's health condition.
  • Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on biocompatibility and absorbency, which are relevant to the physical function of a tampon, not diagnostic accuracy.

IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. This device does not fit that description.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

Femtex Digital tampons are menstrual tampons that are inserted into the vagina and used to absorb menstrual fluid.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

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Device Description

Femtex Digital Tampons are menstrual tampons used to absorb menstrual fluid. Femtex Digital Tampons will be provided with 3 absorbencies, regular, super and super plus. Femtex Digital Tampons are made from rayon, polyethylene and polypropylene overwrap and cotton cord. There is no applicator. The material used in Femtex Digital tampons are comparable to those used in other legally marketed tampons.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

vagina

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Non-Clinical Testing: Biocompatability testing of the Femtex Digital Tampons was carried out. The results of these tests demonstrate that Femtex Digital Tampons are equivalent in terms of safety and effectiveness to legally marketed tampons. Standard Syngyna testing confirmed the absorbency of Femtex Digital Tampons. In addition to the review of existing toxicological data in the public literature, the following tests were conducted relevant to the safety of Femtex Digital tampons. - irritation testing - sensitization testing - cytotoxicity testing - vaginal irritation testing

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

Femtex tampons with applicators

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 884.5470 Unscented menstrual tampon.

(a)
Identification. An unscented menstrual tampon is a device that is a plug made of cellulosic or synthetic material that is inserted into the vagina and used to absorb menstrual or other vaginal discharge. This generic type of device does not include menstrual tampons treated with scent (i.e., fragrance materials) or those with added antimicrobial agents or other drugs.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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510K SUMMARY

Device Name: Femtex Digital Tampons

Legally marketed device: Femtex Digital Tampons are substantially equivalent to legally marketed Femtex tampons with applicators.

Device description: Femtex Digital Tampons are menstrual tampons used to absorb menstrual fluid. Femtex Digital Tampons will be provided with 3 absorbencies, regular, super and super plus.

Femtex Digital Tampons are made from rayon, polyethylene and polypropylene overwrap and cotton cord. There is no applicator

The material used in Femtex Digital tampons are comparable to those used in other legally marketed tampons.

Intended Use: Femtex Digital tampons are menstrual tampons that are inserted into the vagina and used to absorb menstrual fluid.

Assessment of Performance Standards: Not Applicable

Non-Clinical Testing: Biocompatability testing of the Femtex Digital Tampons was carried out. The results of these tests demonstrate that Femtex Digital Tampons are equivalent in terms of safety and effectiveness to legally marketed tampons. Standard Syngyna testing confirmed the absorbency of Femtex Digital Tampons. In addition to the review of existing toxicological data in the public literature, the following tests were conducted relevant to the safety of Femtex Digital tampons.

  • � irritation testing
  • 0 sensitization testing
  • 0 cytotoxicity testing
  • vaginal irritation testing 0