# K173225: Interlude and private label Unscented 3-piece compact applicator tampon

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Albaad Fem
- Decided: Jun 15, 2018 after 255 days
- Product code: HEB (Tampon, Menstrual, Unscented)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 884.5470
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K090071 (2009). 1 ancestor in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K090071: Rostam LTD. Fragranced or Unfragranced New Plastic Applicator Tampons, Rostam, Ltd. (2009) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K230419: Sequel Tampon with Plastic Applicator (2023), 0 descendants of its own
- K191431: Interlude Rolled Tampons in Plastic Applicator (2019), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Interlude and private label Unscented 3-piece applicator tampons are inserted into the vagina and used to absorb menstrual or other vaginal discharge.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K173225
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology