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title: "21 CFR §884.5460"

source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-884.5460"

title_number: "21"

volume_number: "8"

chapter_number: "Unknown"

subchapter_code: "H"

subchapter_subject: "MEDICAL DEVICES"

part_code: "884"

part_subject: "OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL DEVICES"

subpart_code: "F"

subpart_subject: "Obstetrical and Gynecological Therapeutic Devices"

section_number: "884.5460"

section_subject: "Scented or scented deodorized menstrual tampon."

cfr_reference: "21 CFR 884.5460"

title_name: "Title 21"

title_subject: "Food and Drugs"

parts_covered: "Parts 800 to 1299"

revised_date: "Revised as of April 1, 2019"

publication_date: "As of April 1, 2019"

contains_description: "Containing a codification of documents of general applicability and future effect"

publication_info: "Published by the Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration as a Special Edition of the Federal Register"

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(a)Identification. A scented or scented deodorized 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. It has scent (i.e., fragrance materials) added for aesthetic purposes (scented menstrual tampon) or for deodorizing purposes (scented deodorized menstrual tampon). This generic type of device does not include menstrual tampons treated with added antimicrobial agents or other drugs.

(b)Classification. Class II (performance standards).

§884.5460 - Scented or scented deodorized menstrual tampon.