The Tempo Tampon is intended for insertion into the vagina for the absorption of menstrual or other vaginal discharge.
Device Story
Tempo Tampon is a traditional unscented menstrual tampon; consists of 100% cotton absorbent pledget, withdrawal cord, and polyethylene applicator. Designed for vaginal insertion to absorb menstrual or vaginal discharge. Available in Regular and Super absorbencies. Used by individuals for personal hygiene; over-the-counter availability. Device functions via physical absorption of fluids. No electronic or software components.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included dimensions, absorbency, chemical residues, withdrawal cord strength, fiber shedding, and tampon integrity per 2005 FDA guidance. Biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993) confirmed non-cytotoxic, non-sensitizing, and non-irritating properties. Microbiology testing confirmed no enhancement of S. aureus growth, no increase in TSST-1 production, and no alteration of normal vaginal microflora.
Technological Characteristics
Pledget: 100% cotton. Applicator: Polyethylene. Design: Cylindrical pledget with bullet-like tip; applicator with rounded tip. Non-sterile. Mechanical absorption principle. No energy source or connectivity.
Indications for Use
Indicated for individuals requiring absorption of menstrual or other vaginal discharge.
Regulatory Classification
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.
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April 21, 2022
Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. % Joyce Kwon President Provision Consulting Group, Inc. 100 N. Barranca St. Suite 700 West Covina, CA 91791
Re: K212277
> Trade/Device Name: Tempo Tampon Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.5470 Regulation Name: Unscented Menstrual Tampon Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HEB Dated: March 18, 2022 Received: March 22, 2022
Dear Joyce Kwon:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212277
Device Name Tempo Tampon
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Tempo Tampon is intended for insertion into the absorption of menstrual or other vaginal discharge.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) Summary - K212277
#### Submitter
Hyunjeong Jang Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 64 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02587 Republic of Korea +82-2-920-8289
### Official Correspondent
Joyce Kwon Provision Consulting Group, Inc. 100 N. Barranca St. Suite 700 West Covina, CA 91791 +1-909-493-3276 joyce@provisionfda.com
### Date Prepared
April 15, 2022
#### Device Information
Trade Name: Tempo Tampon Common Name: Unscented Menstrual Tampon Classification Number: 21 CFR 884.5470 Classification Name: Unscented Menstrual Tampon Product Code: HEB (Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented) Regulatory Class: Class II
#### Predicate Devices
Taebong CottonDay Tampon (K182817)
The predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### Indication for Use
The Tempo Tampon is intended for insertion into the vagina for the absorption of menstrual or other vaginal discharge.
#### Device Description
The Tempo Tampon will be offered as a traditional unscented menstrual 100% cotton tampon consisting of an absorbent pledget, a withdrawal cord, and an applicator. The pledget is of the traditional cylindrical, bullet-like shape and the applicator has a standard rounded tip to ease insertion. Each tampon is individually wrapped and packaged in multi-unit containers for retail sale. It will be offered in two absorbances: Regular and Super.
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# Substantial Equivalent Comparison Chart
| | | Subject Device | Predicate Device | | |
|-----------------------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|--|
| Product Name | | Tempo Tampon | Taebong CottonDay Tampon | | |
| 510(k) Number | | K212277 | K182817 | | |
| Classification<br>Regulation | | 884.5470 | 884.5470 | | |
| Product Code | | HEB | HEB | | |
| Indications for Use | | The Tempo Tampon is<br>intended for insertion into the<br>vagina for theabsorption of<br>menstrual or other vaginal<br>discharge. | The CottonDay Tampon is<br>intended for insertion into the<br>vagina for theabsorption of<br>menstrual or other vaginal<br>discharge. | | |
| Sterile? | | No | No | | |
| Design | | Tampon with cylindrical shape<br>and bullet-like tip. Applicator<br>with smooth, rounded tip. | Tampon with cylindrical shape<br>and bullet-like tip. Applicator<br>with smooth, rounded tip. | | |
| Syngyna Absorbency<br>(gram) | Regular | 6.0 - 9.0 | Regular | 6.0 - 9.0 | |
| | Super | 9.0 - 12.0 | Super | 9.0 - 12.0 | |
| Pledget Length (mm) | Regular | 44-48 | Regular | 38 | |
| | Super | 47-51 | Super | 47 | |
| Pledget Diameter (mm) | Regular | 13.5 | Regular | 12 | |
| | Super | 13.5 | Super | 12 | |
| Applicator Inner Length<br>(mm) | Regular | 73 ± 5% | Regular | 73 ± 5% | |
| | Super | 73 ± 5% | Super | 73 ± 5% | |
| Applicator Outer Length<br>(mm) | Regular | 74.5 ± 5% | Regular | 76.5 ± 5% | |
| | Super | 74.5 ± 5% | Super | 76.5 ± 5% | |
| Applicator Inner<br>Diameter (mm) | Regular | 11.8 ± 5% | Regular | 11.8 ± 5% | |
| | Super | 11.8 ± 5% | Super | 11.8 ± 5% | |
| Applicator Outer<br>Diameter (mm) | Regular | 15 ± 5% | Regular | 14.1 ± 5% | |
| | Super | 15 ± 5% | Super | 14.1 ± 5% | |
| Materials | Pledget | 100% Cotton | | 100% Organic Cotton | |
| | Applicator | Polyethylene | | Polyethylene | |
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The subject device and predicate device have the same design, tampon absorbencies, and applicator material. The subject and predicate device have different pledget and applicator sizes. The predicate device used organic cotton while the subject device does not. The intended use of the subject and predicate devices are identical - absorption of menstrual or other vaginal discharge. The dimensional and material differences between the subject device and predicate device do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
### Non-Clinical Test Data
### Performance Testing
The following performance characteristics were assessed in accordance with the 2005 FDA guidance document "Menstrual Tampons and Pads: Information for Premarket Notification Submissions (510(k)s) - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff."
- Dimensions
- Absorbency range ●
- Chemical residues ●
- . Withdrawal cord strength
- Fiber shedding ●
- Tampon integrity
### Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility studies were performed in accordance with the FDA guidance document "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" issued in 2020 and ISO 10993 standards as follows:
- · Cytotoxicity (MEM Elution Test) per ISO 10993-5:2009
- · Sensitization (Guinea Pig Maximization Test) per ISO 10993-10:2010
- · Irritation per ISO 10993-10:2010
- · Acute Systemic Toxicity per ISO 10993-11:2017
Cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation testing were performed on the subject applicator and all the above biocompatibility testing was performed on the subject tampons. The results demonstrated the tampon and applicator were non-cytotoxic, non-sensitizers, non-irritating, and that the tampon was not acutely systemically toxic.
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### Microbiology Testing
Per the 2005 FDA guidance document mentioned above, microbiology testing was conducted to demonstrate that the subject devices do not:
- Enhance the growth of Staphylococcus aureus
- · Increase the production of Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin-1 (TSST-1)
- Alter the growth of normal vaginal microflora
## Conclusions
The results of performance testing demonstrate that the Tempo Tampon is as safe and effective as the predicate device and supports a determination of substantial equivalence.
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