K Number
K981202
Device Name
WATER FILLED GUM SOOTHER
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1998-06-16

(75 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
872.5550
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The intended use or purpose of the Device is to provide a teething child with a cool soothing effect on the gums when the Device is chewed upon.
Device Description
Not Found
More Information

None

Not Found

No
The summary contains no mention of AI, ML, or related concepts, and the device description suggests a simple mechanical function.

No
The device provides a "cool soothing effect" on the gums, which is a therapeutic effect, but it's for natural comfort during teething, not treatment of a disease or injury.

No
Explanation: The device's intended use is to provide a "cool soothing effect on the gums when the Device is chewed upon." This is a therapeutic or comfort function, not a diagnostic one. It does not identify or detect a disease or condition.

No

The intended use describes a device that is chewed upon, implying a physical object, not software.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to provide a cooling and soothing effect on a teething child's gums when chewed. This is a physical interaction with the body for comfort, not a diagnostic test performed on samples taken from the body.
  • Lack of Diagnostic Activity: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) or providing information about a disease, condition, or physiological state.
  • Device Description: While the description is "Not Found," the intended use clearly points away from diagnostic purposes.
  • Other Sections: The absence of information about image processing, AI/ML, input imaging modality, training/test sets, performance studies, and key metrics further supports that this is not a diagnostic device.

IVD devices are specifically designed to perform tests on samples from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device's function is purely for comfort and physical relief.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The intended use or purpose of the Device is to provide a teething child with a cool soothing effect on the gums when the Device is chewed upon.

Product codes

KKO

Device Description

Teething Ring - Water Filled

Mentions image processing

Not Found

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Not Found

Anatomical Site

gums

Indicated Patient Age Range

teething child

Intended User / Care Setting

Not Found

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

Not Found

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

Not Found

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

Not Found

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

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

Not Found

Reference Device(s)

Not Found

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 872.5550 Teething ring.

(a)
Identification. A teething ring is a divice intended for use by infants for medical purposes to soothe gums during the teething process.(b)(1)
Classification. Class I if the teething ring does not contain a fluid, such as water. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter.(2) Class II (special controls) if the teething ring contains a fluid, such as water. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 872.9.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

TUN 1 6 1998

Mr. Joseph Hakim ·Contract Manufacturing, Incorporated P.O. Box 4084 Monroe, Louisiana 71211

Re : K981202 Trade Name: Water Filled Gum Soother Requlatory Class: II Product Code: KKO Dated: March 23, 1998 Received: April 2, 1998

Dear Mr. Hakim:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent-determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GM regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531

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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510 (k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address

"http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health


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INDICATIONS FOR USE

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510(k) Number: K981202 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Device Name: Teething Ring - Water Filled

Indications For Use:

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The intended use or purpose of the Device is to provide a teething child with a cool soothing effect on the gums when the Device is chewed upon.

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Concurrence of DRRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Signature

(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Dental, Infection Control,
and General Hospital Devices

510(k) NumberK981202
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Prescription UseOROver-The-Counter Use ______
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