Product Code: HHD FDA class 1 21 CFR 884.5435

Pad, Menstrual, Unscented

Obstetrics/Gynecology

The Unscented Menstrual Pad is an external absorbent product worn against the body to collect menstrual fluid during menstruation, without added fragrances or deodorizing agents. It is classified as FDA Class 1 (lowest risk), subject only to general controls, and is exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. The product code is HHD, regulated under 21 CFR 884.5435, within the Obstetrics/Gynecology specialty. No special risk flags apply.

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510(k)s

136

FEI Numbers

307

Registration Numbers

307

Unique Applicants

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Basic Information

Product Code: HHD
Device Class: FDA class 1
Regulation Number: 884.5435
Medical Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology
Review Panel: OB
Submission Type: 4

Device Characteristics

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GMP Exempt

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Implant

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Life Sustain/Support

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Third Party

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Summary Malfunction Reporting

Definition

An unscented menstrual pad which is used to absorb menstrual fluid or other vaginal discharge and is made of common cellulosic and synthetic material with an established safety profile.

510(k) Clearance History

Related 510(k) Clearances

This FDA classification is associated with 136 510(k) clearances via K numbers.

K Number	Device Name	Decision Date	Decision	Applicant
K071827	ALWAYS MENSTRUAL PADS	Sep 20, 2007	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble, Inc.
K012629	ALWAYS DUETS	Oct 05, 2001	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Co.
K003843	ENVIVE MINIFORMS	Feb 08, 2001	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Co.
K993870	UNSCENTED INTERLABIAL MENSTRUAL PAD	Jan 18, 2000	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Co.
K980395	GLADRAGS COTTON MENSTRUAL PAD	Apr 16, 1998	Substantially Equivalent	Keepers!, Inc.
K953470	FLUSHIES FLUSHABLE/BIODEGRADABLE MENSTRUAL PADS/NAPKINS (ULTRA THINS)	Nov 21, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Mediquip, Inc.
K953668	UNSCENTED ULTRATHIN MAXI PAD	Nov 01, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
K953667	UNSCENTED CURVED ULTRATHIN MAXI PADS	Nov 01, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
K953633	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD	Nov 01, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Tendasoft, Inc.
K953553	UNSCENTED MENSTRAL PAD	Oct 27, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
K953517	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD	Oct 26, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
K953700	UNSCENTED CURVED MAXI PAD	Sep 27, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
K953666	UNSCENTED MENSTRAL PAD WITH WINGS	Sep 27, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
K953488	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL LINER	Aug 09, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
K953487	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL SHIELD	Aug 09, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.
K951693	CARESS SANITARY NAPKIN	Jul 25, 1995	Substantially Equivalent	Sterling U.S.A., Inc.
K924502	REUSABLE MENSTRUAL PAD	Nov 30, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	Keema and Co.
K942814	SELF SUPER MAXI SNAITARY NAPKINS	Aug 05, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	Kegan & Kegan, Ltd.
K940468	FEMININE MAXI PADS	May 26, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	B.A. Wholesale, Inc.
K922911	OPTIONS COMFORT CURVES CLOTH MENSTRUAL PAD SYSTEM	Apr 22, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	Feminine Options
K940329	NATRACARE MENSTRUAL PADS	Apr 13, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	Natracare, LLC
K935562	PANTY LINERS	Apr 13, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	Lady'S Care, Inc.
K933950	LADY'S CARE MAXI PADS	Apr 13, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	Lady'S Care, Inc.
K940377	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD TIER-1 REVIEW	Mar 25, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	Eldari, Ltd.
K933879	PADS MENSTRUAL, UNTREAT DEODORIZED, VARIOUS SIZES	Mar 24, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	Universal Health Care Products Canada, Inc.
K934662	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD	Feb 24, 1994	Substantially Equivalent	Eldari, Ltd.
K924177	CONFORT	Dec 23, 1993	Substantially Equivalent	Scott Paper , Ltd.
K924176	SABA INTIMA	Dec 23, 1993	Substantially Equivalent	Scott Paper Co.
K924175	SABA CONFORT	Dec 23, 1993	Substantially Equivalent	Scott Paper Co.
K921115	ULTRA THIN MENSTRUAL PAD	May 21, 1993	Substantially Equivalent	Icd Products
K925250	KOTEX(R) SECUREHOLD SUPER CURVE/CURVED MAXI PADS	Mar 03, 1993	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K922575	ALWAYS CONTOURS UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS	Feb 02, 1993	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Co.
K920830	NEW FREEDOM ULTRA THIN PADS	Sep 04, 1992	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K913747	STAYFREE(TM) MAXI-PAD	Nov 05, 1991	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K905178	DELUXE SANITARY PAD	Mar 04, 1991	Substantially Equivalent	American Healthcare Corp.
K902273	O. B. PACK III	Aug 21, 1990	Substantially Equivalent	Customed, Inc.
K902160	SABA CONFORT MENSTRUAL PAD	Aug 21, 1990	Substantially Equivalent	Valle & Assoc.
K901690	WHENEVER(R) UNSCENTED SUPER MAXI PAD	Aug 21, 1990	Substantially Equivalent	Marcal Paper Mills, Inc.
K902272	O. B. PACK II	Aug 15, 1990	Substantially Equivalent	Customed, Inc.
K902271	O. B. PACK I	Aug 15, 1990	Substantially Equivalent	Customed, Inc.
K901664	CAREFREE(TM) FESTIVA PANTYSHIELDS	Jun 22, 1990	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K900421	PROMISE ABSORBENT PROTECTIVE PAD	Jun 06, 1990	Substantially Equivalent	Scott Health Care
K895519	SURE & NATURAL(TM) UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD	Nov 29, 1989	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K894229	NEW FREEDOM ANYDAY PANTILINERS	Nov 27, 1989	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K893773	LAURIER SANITARY NAPKIN	Aug 11, 1989	Substantially Equivalent	Kao Corp.
K890125	SANITARY NAPKIN PADS	Jun 21, 1989	Substantially Equivalent	Landen Corp.
K891474	TAMPAX ULTRAFIT PANTY SHIELDS - MOFIFICATION	Jun 07, 1989	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K890654	NEW FREEDOM THIN SUPER & UNSCENTED, MAXI & SUPER	Apr 25, 1989	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K884950	TAMPAX ULTRAFIT PANTY SHIELDS	Jan 10, 1989	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K884428	ALWAYS UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS	Dec 02, 1988	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Co.
K882768	LAURIER SANITARY NAPKIN	Aug 05, 1988	Substantially Equivalent	Kao Corp.
K882364	KOTEX LIGHTDAYS LONGS DEODORANT & REG. PANTILINERS	Aug 02, 1988	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K882109	DISPOSEABLE MENSTRUAL PANTY	Jul 26, 1988	Substantially Equivalent	Glamor Plus Co.
K880735	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS	Apr 25, 1988	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K875309	SANITARY MENSTRUAL NAPKIN	Mar 14, 1988	Substantially Equivalent	Universal Health Care Products Canada, Inc.
K872481	LAURIER NIGHT SAFE EXTRA PROTECTION SANITARY NAP.	Aug 05, 1987	Substantially Equivalent	Kao Corp.
K872287	LADY FREE UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD	Aug 05, 1987	Substantially Equivalent	American Tissue Corp.
K871716	ULTRA MAXITHINS PADS	Jun 11, 1987	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K871210	KOTEX PROFILE SHAPED MAXI PAD	Apr 10, 1987	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K862680	MODIFIED REGULAR MAXITHINS PADS, UNSCENTED	Aug 15, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K862679	MODIFIED SUPER MAXITHINS PADS, UNSCENTED	Aug 15, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K862677	MODIFIED MAXITHINS PANTY SHIELDS UNSCENTED	Aug 15, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K862269	LAURIER SANTARY NAPKIN (MODIFICATION)	Jul 30, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Kao Corp.
K862271	LAURIER SAFETY LONG SANITARY NAPKIN (MODIFICATION)	Jul 07, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Kao Corp.
K862270	LAURIER OVERNIGHT SANITARY NAPKIN (MODIFICATION)	Jul 07, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Kao Corp.
K861902	KOTEX PROFILE SHAPED MAXI PAD	Jun 09, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K861357	WHENEVER UNSCENTED PANTY SHIELD	Apr 23, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Marcal Paper Mills, Inc.
K861356	WHENEVER UNSCENTED SUPER THIN MAXI-PADS	Apr 23, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Marcal Paper Mills, Inc.
K861355	WHENEVER UNSCENTED REGULAR THIN MAXI-PADS	Apr 23, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Marcal Paper Mills, Inc.
K860587	KOTEX OVERNITE	Mar 13, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K860294	HOSPITAL TABBED NAPKINS SUPER BELTED FEMININE NAPK	Mar 13, 1986	Substantially Equivalent	I.C.D. Industries, Inc.
K853630	BELIEVE HEAVY FLOW PROTECTION LABIAL PADS	Nov 07, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K852985	UNSCENTED ALWAYS PANTILINERS	Aug 29, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K852924	LAURIER SAFETY LONG SANITORY NAPKIN	Aug 27, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Kao Corp.
K852922	LAURIER OVERNIGHT SANITARY NAPKIN	Aug 26, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Kao Corp.
K852226	BELIEVE LABIAL PADS	Aug 09, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K850955	ALWAYS MAXIPADS - UNSCENTED	May 14, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K850940	ALWAYS SUPER MAXIPAD-UNSCENTED	May 14, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K850034	KOTEX THIN MAXI PADS	Mar 01, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K850033	KOTEX MAXI PADS	Mar 01, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K844602	SCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD	Jan 16, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K844601	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD	Jan 16, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K844342	SURE & NATURAL MAXISHIELDS W/SUPERABSORBENT	Jan 10, 1985	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K844035	MENSTRUAL PADS	Dec 27, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	American Disposable Products Corp.
K843401	RIA PANTY SHIELDS	Oct 15, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Paul Hartmann Corp.
K843318	LAURIER SANITARY NAPKIN	Oct 15, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Kao Corp.
K842837	SAFE & SOFT MAXI SHILEDS	Oct 15, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Ipco Corp.
K842836	SAFE & SOFT MINI PADS & MAXI PADS	Oct 15, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Ipco Corp.
K843602	BREATHABLE MINI-SHIELD-PRIVATE LABEL	Oct 05, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	I.C.D. Industries, Inc.
K843015	SANITARY PANTY W/PADS & DESIGNED	Oct 05, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Hygienics Industries, Inc.
K842838	SAFE & SOFT PANTY SHIELDS	Oct 05, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Ipco Corp.
K843061	TAMBRANDS INC. ILL.P. 2	Aug 24, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K842951	MAXITHINS BODY-SHAPED PANTY SHIELDS	Aug 23, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K842950	SUPER MAXITHINS BODY-SHAPED MAXI PADS	Aug 23, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K842952	REGULAR MAXITHINS BODY-SHAPED MAXI	Aug 22, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Tambrands, Inc.
K841311	ASSURE-BREATHABLE PANTY LINERS/UNSCENT	Aug 20, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K842763	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD	Aug 10, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K842480	SURE & NATURAL MAXI-SHIELD	Jul 03, 1984	Substantially Equivalent	Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.
K834144	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PAD	Dec 29, 1983	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K832974	MAXITHINS UNSCENTED PANTY SHIELDS	Oct 14, 1983	Substantially Equivalent	Tampax, Inc.
K831593	MAXI SHIELDS	Aug 12, 1983	Substantially Equivalent	Weyerhaeuser Co.
K831707	MODIFIED UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS	Jun 16, 1983	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K830224	UNSCENTED PANTY SHIELDS	Feb 08, 1983	Substantially Equivalent	Weyerhaeuser Co.
K830145	PANTY-LINERS UNSCENTED	Jan 21, 1983	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K823477	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS	Jan 18, 1983	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K823241	NEW FREEDOM THIN UNSCENTED MAXI PADS	Dec 28, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
K823239	SURE & NATURAL MAXISHIELDS	Dec 16, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K822505	OBSTETRICAL KIT	Sep 30, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	Parr Emergency Product Sales, Inc.
K822756	U.V.A.C. CURETTES	Sep 28, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	American Hospital Supply Corp.
K822242	SANITARY/OB NAPKINS	Sep 09, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	Hospital Specialty Co.
K822433	GARDS (UNSCENTED, MENSTRUAL PAD)	Aug 30, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	Hospital Specialty Co.
K821800	REGULAR MAXITHINS PADS & SUPER MAXITHINS	Jun 25, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	Tampax, Inc.
K820960	MAXI & MINI SHIELDS	May 14, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	Dafoe & Dafoe, Inc.
K820522	CAREFREE PANTY SHIELDS	Mar 08, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K820288	MINI SHIELDS MENSTRUAL PADS	Mar 05, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	I.C.D. Industries, Inc.
K820287	MAXI SHIELDS MENSTRUAL PADS	Mar 05, 1982	Substantially Equivalent	I.C.D. Industries, Inc.
K813252	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS-MINI PADS	Dec 14, 1981	Substantially Equivalent	I.C.D. Industries, Inc.
K813251	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS-MAXI PADS	Dec 14, 1981	Substantially Equivalent	I.C.D. Industries, Inc.
K812577	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS	Oct 19, 1981	Substantially Equivalent	Weyerhaeuser Co.
K812402	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS	Sep 09, 1981	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K812333	CYCLES REUSABLE MENSTRUAL PADS	Sep 08, 1981	Substantially Equivalent	Cycles
K812232	OBSTETRICAL PAD(STEAM STERILIZED)	Aug 25, 1981	Substantially Equivalent	Paper-Pak Products, Inc.
K811869	UNSCENTED MENSTRUAL PADS	Jul 16, 1981	Substantially Equivalent	Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
K811766	CONFI-DRY ADULT UROABSORBENT PADS	Jul 10, 1981	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K810160	TAMPAX MAXITHINS PADS	Jan 28, 1981	Substantially Equivalent	Tampax, Inc.
K800952	PAPER-PAK OB PADS	May 14, 1980	Substantially Equivalent	Paper-Pak Products, Inc.
K800874	PELVIC EXAM TRAY	May 08, 1980	Substantially Equivalent	Pharmaseal Laboratories
K800747	BELTLESS MAXI, MINI & SUPER MAXI PADS	Apr 29, 1980	Substantially Equivalent	Dafoe & Dafoe, Inc.
K800372	SANITARY NAPKINS, MAXI 30'S	Mar 03, 1980	Substantially Equivalent	Giant Eagle Markets, Inc.
K800185	SANITARY NAPKINS MAXI-30	Mar 03, 1980	Substantially Equivalent	No Frills Discount Foods, Inc.
K792296	SANITARY/OB PAD	Dec 13, 1979	Substantially Equivalent	American Hospital Supply Corp.
K782112	PADS, MINI, MAXI	Jan 08, 1979	Substantially Equivalent	Intl. Playtex, Inc.
K781470	MODESS* BELTLESS FEMININE NAPKIN	Sep 07, 1978	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K770778	MAXI-PADS, STAYFREE	May 20, 1977	Substantially Equivalent	Personal Products Co.
K760924	TUCKS POLYPAD MATERNITY CARE PAD	Nov 11, 1976	Substantially Equivalent	Parke-Davis Co.
K760455	OBSTETRICAL PACK (VIGILON OB PACK)	Aug 26, 1976	Substantially Equivalent	C.R. Bard, Inc.