BABIES BEST WATER TEETHER / GUM SOOTHER, VARIOUS

K013587 · Babies Best, Inc. · KKO · May 14, 2002 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K013587
• Device Name: BABIES BEST WATER TEETHER / GUM SOOTHER, VARIOUS
• Applicant: Babies Best, Inc.
• Product Code: KKO · Dental
• Decision Date: May 14, 2002
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.5550
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic, Pediatric

Intended Use

For teething human infants to chew on. To soothe gums when teething.

Device Story

Fluid-filled teething ring designed for infants to chew on to soothe gums during teething. Device is a simple, non-powered, handheld object intended for over-the-counter use by infants under caregiver supervision. Provides mechanical relief through chewing action.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Fluid-filled ring; non-powered; handheld; biocompatible materials.

Indications for Use

Indicated for teething human infants to soothe gums.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A teething ring is a divice intended for use by infants for medical purposes to soothe gums during the teething process.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class I if the teething ring does not contain a fluid, such as water. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter.(2) Class II (special controls) if the teething ring contains a fluid, such as water. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 872.9.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Jay Salkin President Babies Best, Incorporated 3825 South Sante Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058-1712

Re: K013587

Trade/Device Name: Fluid-Filled Teething Ring Regulation Number: 872.5550 Regulation Name: Teething Ring Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KKO Dated: January 24, 2002 Received: February 13, 2002

Dear Mr. Salkin:

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. 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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

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requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Patina Cucentef for

Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) NUMBER (IF KNOWN): K013587
DEVICE NAME: fluid-filled teething ring
INDICATIONS FOR USE:

For teething human infants to chew on.
To soothe gums when teething.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR

Over-The-Counter-Use \/
(Optional Format 1-2-96)

Susan Romney

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices 510(k) Number_ 141