510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFemtex and Private Label Scented Plastic Applicator Tampons
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
First Quality Hygienic, Inc. · HIL Tampon, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-Deodorized
Cleared on Sep 3, 2003 after a 49-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 3, 2003
- Review
- 49 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HIL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK032173 Femtex and Private Label Scented Plastic Applicator TamponsFirst Quality Hygienic, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK051446 Femtex and Private Label Opal Fresh Scented Plastic Applicator TamponsFirst Quality Hygienic, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK050067 Femtex and Private Label Scented Plastic Applicator TamponsFirst Quality Hygienic, Inc. · 2005
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K032173 | Femtex and Private Label Scented Plastic Applicator Tampons | First Quality Hygienic, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K051446 | Femtex and Private Label Opal Fresh Scented Plastic Applicator Tampons | First Quality Hygienic, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K050067 | Femtex and Private Label Scented Plastic Applicator Tampons | First Quality Hygienic, Inc. | 2005 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Femtex and Private label Plastic Applicator tampons Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K051446 (First Quality Hygienic, Inc., 2005) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All HIL devicesHIL Tampon, Menstrual, Scented, Scented-Deodorized: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HIL
1in 2014
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HIL
Too few HIL 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · HIL
No recall names HIL since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · HIL
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HIL, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 13 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
As defined in 21 CFR 884.5460 and 21 CFR 884.5470, First Quality Hygienic Femtex and Other Private Label Scented Plastic Applicator Tampons, a Class II device, are a plug made of cellulosic or synthetic material that is inserted into the vagina and used to absorb menstrual or other vaginal discharge.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K032173 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K032173: Femtex and Private Label Scented Plastic Applicator Tampons.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K032173
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026