Silicone Personal Lubricant is a silicone-based personal lubricant for penile, anal and/or vaginal application, intended to lubricate and moisturize, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex, polyurethane and polyisoprene condoms. ALL-IN-ONE is a silicone-based personal lubricant for penile, anal and/or vaginal application, intended to lubricate and moisturize, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex, polyurethane and polyisoprene condoms.
Device Story
Silicone-based personal lubricant; clear, semi-viscous liquid; applied topically to penile, anal, or vaginal areas to supplement natural lubrication and enhance comfort during sexual activity. Packaged in PET bottles with disc top dispensers or lotion pumps, or polyester-faced laminated pouches. Used by consumers in home settings. Provides lubrication to reduce friction; compatible with natural rubber latex, polyurethane, and polyisoprene condoms. Benefits include improved comfort and ease of sexual activity.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1 (Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Vaginal/Penile Irritation, Acute Systemic Toxicity) confirmed non-cytotoxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing properties. Condom compatibility tested per ASTM D7661-10. Shelf-life validated via real-time and accelerated aging studies over 2 years, meeting all physical and microbial specifications.
Technological Characteristics
Silicone-based lubricant (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol). Viscosity: 800-1075 cps. Specific Gravity: 0.850-1.020. Non-sterile. Packaging: PET bottles, polypropylene caps, polyester-faced laminated pouches. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Condom compatibility per ASTM D7661-10. Antimicrobial effectiveness per USP <51>.
Indications for Use
Indicated for individuals requiring lubrication and moisturization during intimate sexual activity; for penile, anal, and vaginal application; compatible with natural rubber latex, polyurethane, and polyisoprene condoms.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A condom is a sheath which completely covers the penis with a closely fitting membrane. The condom is used for contraceptive and for prophylactic purposes (preventing transmission of sexually transmitted infections). The device may also be used to collect semen to aid in the diagnosis of infertility.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for condoms made of materials other than natural rubber latex, including natural membrane (skin) or synthetic.(2) Class II (special controls) for natural rubber latex condoms. The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300” will serve as the special control. See § 884.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
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April 9, 2018
United Consortium Stephanie Morris Regulatory Specialist 29000 N. Hancock Pkwy. Valencia, CA 91355
Re: K180083
Trade/Device Name: Silicone Personal Lubricant, ALL-IN-ONE Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.5300 Regulation Name: Condom Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NUC Dated: January 9, 2018 Received: January 11, 2018
Dear Stephanie Morris:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K180083
Device Name Silicone Personal Lubricant ALL-IN-ONE
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Silicone Personal Lubricant is a silicone-based personal lubricant for vaginal application, intended to lubricate and moisturize, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex, polyurethane and polyisoprene condoms.
ALL-IN-ONE is a silicone-based personal lubricant for penile, anal and/or vaginal application, intended to lubricate and moisturize, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex, polyurethane and polyisoprene condoms.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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K180083 - Silicone Personal Lubricant, ALL-IN-ONE Traditional Submission
# 510(k) Summary
510(k) Owner:
Street Address:
United Consortium
3005691625
29000 N. Hancock Parkway Valencia, CA 91355
Establishment Registration Number:
Contact Person:
Stephanie Morris Regulatory Specialist
Bruce Albert Head of Technical Services
Contact Numbers:
Phone: (661) 295-1700, ext. 232 Phone: (661) 295-1700, ext. 231 FAX: (661) 295-1800
Summary Preparation Date:
Trade Names:
ALL-IN-ONE
April 6, 2017
Common Name:
Personal Lubricant
Silicone Personal Lubricant
| Device Classification: | Common Name: | Personal Lubricant |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Classification Name: | Condom |
| | Classification Number: | 21 CFR § 884.5300 |
| | Product Code:<br>Device Class: | NUC (lubricant, personal)<br>Class II |
| Predicate Device: | Product Name:<br>510(k) Number:<br>Manufacturer:<br>Product Code:<br>Device Class: | JO Premium Personal Lubricant<br>K132954<br>United Consortium<br>NUC<br>Class II |
The predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
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## Device Description:
Silicone Personal Lubricant and ALL-IN-ONE are clear, semi-viscous personal lubricants that are compatible with condoms made of natural rubber latex, polyurethane and polyisoprene. The devices are non-sterile personal lubricants for penile, anal and/or vaginal application, to lubricate and moisturize, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication.
These products are provided in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles capped with natural polypropylene disc top dispenser caps. The individual bottles are hermetically sealed during the production process. There is also 16 fl. oz./480 mL bottle with a different configuration for the Silicone Personal Lubricant. This consists of a clear Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle with a polypropylene lotion pump instead of the disc top dispenser used in all other sizes. This bottle is configured with a shrink wrap seal. These products are also available in polyester-faced laminated pouches. The device specifications are listed in the table below:
| Property | Specification |
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| Appearance | Clear, semi-viscous liquid |
| Color | Clear |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Viscosity (cps) | 800 cps to 1075 cps |
| Specific Gravity | 0.850 to 1.020 |
| Antimicrobial effectiveness per USP <51> | Meets US <51> acceptance criteria for Category 2<br>products |
| Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) per USP <61><br>and <1111> | Less than 10 cfu/g |
| Total yeast and mold count (TYMC) per USP <61><br>and <1111> | Less than 10 cfu/g |
| Presence of Pathogens per USP <62> | Specification |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Absent |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Escherichia coli | Absent |
| Candida albicans | Absent |
| Table 1: Device Specifications for Silicone Personal Lubricant and ALL-IN-ONE | | | | | |
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### Indications for Use:
Silicone Personal Lubricant is a silicone-based personal lubricant for penile, anal and/or vaginal application, intended to lubricate and moisturize, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex, polyurethane and polyisoprene condoms.
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ALL-IN-ONE is a silicone-based personal lubricant for penile, anal and/or vaginal application, intended to lubricate and moisturize, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex, polyurethane and polyisoprene condoms.
#### Predicate Device Comparison:
The table below lists the comparative intended use and technological characteristics of the subjects and predicate device.
| Feature | Silicone Personal Lubricant and ALL-<br>IN-ONE | JO Premium Personal Lubricant<br>(K132954) |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Classification Name | Lubricant, Personal | Lubricant, Personal |
| Product Code | NUC | NUC |
| Intended Use | Silicone Personal Lubricant is a<br>silicone-based personal lubricant for<br>penile, anal and/or vaginal<br>application, intended to lubricate<br>and moisturize, to enhance the ease<br>and comfort of intimate sexual<br>activity and supplement the body's<br>natural lubrication. This product is<br>compatible with natural rubber<br>latex, polyurethane and<br>polyisoprene condoms.<br>ALL-IN-ONE is a silicone-based<br>personal lubricant for penile, anal<br>and/or vaginal application, intended<br>to lubricate and moisturize, to<br>enhance the ease and comfort of<br>intimate sexual activity and<br>supplement the body's natural<br>lubrication. This product is<br>compatible with natural rubber<br>latex, polyurethane and<br>polyisoprene condoms. | JO Premium Personal Lubricant is a<br>silicone-based personal lubricant for<br>penile and/or vaginal application,<br>intended to lubricate and moisturize,<br>to enhance the ease and comfort of<br>intimate sexual activity and<br>supplement the body's natural<br>lubrication. This product is<br>compatible with natural rubber latex<br>and polyisoprene condoms. This<br>product is not compatible with<br>polyurethane condoms. |
| Water soluble | No | No |
| Contains water | No | No |
| Primary ingredients | Dimethicone, Dimethiconol | Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane,<br>Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethiconol |
## Table 2: Comparator Table for Subject Devices – Silicone Personal Lubricant and ALL-IN-ONE and Predicate Device JO Premium Personal Lubricant
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| Feature | Silicone Personal Lubricant and ALL-<br>IN-ONE | JO Premium Personal Lubricant<br>(K132954) |
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| Over the counter use | Yes | Yes |
| Sterile | No | No |
| Condom Compatibility | Natural Rubber Latex, Polyisoprene,<br>Polyurethane | Natural Rubber Latex, Polyurethane |
| Biocompatibility Tested | Yes | Yes |
| Antimicrobial Tested | Yes | Yes |
| Shelf life | 2 years | 2 years |
The subject and predicate device have similar indications for use. The indication for the subject device has been expanded to also include anal use. This change does not represent a new intended use as the intended use of this device is the same as the predicate device, i.e., lubrication of an orifice during intimate sexual activity. The subject and predicate devices have similar technological characteristics including similar formulation. The different technological characteristics of the subject devices do not raise different types of safety and effectiveness questions.
#### Summary of Performance Data:
### Biocompatibility:
Biocompatibility studies, including Acute Systemic Toxicity testing, Vaginal Irritation testing, Penile Irritation testing, Cytotoxicity and Sensitization testing were performed in accordance with the FDA guidance document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" and ISO 10993-1:2009 as follows:
- Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5:2009)
- Sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2010)
- Vaginal Irritation (ISO 10993-10:2010)
- Penile Irritation (ISO 10993-10:2010)
- Acute Systemic Toxicity (ISO 10993-11:2006)
The results of this testing demonstrated that the subject lubricants are non-cytotoxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.
#### Shelf-Life:
The subject devices are non-sterile personal lubricants with a two-year shelf-life in accordance with the results of a real time and accelerated aging study. All device specifications listed in Table 1 were tested at 0, 1 and 2 years. The subject devices met the device specifications at all time points.
### Condom Compatibility:
The compatibility of the subject devices with natural rubber latex, polyisoprene and polyurethane condoms was evaluated in accordance with ASTM D7661-10 Standard Test Method for Determining Compatibility of Personal Lubricants with Natural Rubber Latex Condoms. The results of this test indicated that the Silicone Personal
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# K180083 - Silicone Personal Lubricant, ALL-IN-ONE Traditional Submission
Lubricant and ALL-IN-ONE are compatible with natural rubber latex, polyurethane and polyisoprene condoms.
## Conclusion:
The results of the performance testing described above demonstrate that the Silicone Personal Lubricant and ALL-IN-ONE are as safe and effective as the predicate device and supports a determination of substantial equivalence.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
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What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.