Kao Corp.: FDA clearances and approvals
Kao Corp. has 9 FDA 510(k) clearances (first 1984, latest 1989), across 1 product code in 1 review panel. Median 510(k) review time: 47 days.
510(k) clearances per year
| Year | Clearances | Median review days |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 0 | — |
Top product codes
| Product code | Device | Submissions | 510(k) clearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHD | Pad, Menstrual, Unscented | 9 | 9 |
Review panels
Most recent Kao Corp. 510(k) clearances
| 510(k) | Device | Product code | Decision date | Review days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K893773 | LAURIER SANITARY NAPKIN | HHD | 1989-08-11 | 81 |
| K882768 | LAURIER SANITARY NAPKIN | HHD | 1988-08-05 | 30 |
| K872481 | LAURIER NIGHT SAFE EXTRA PROTECTION SANITARY NAP. | HHD | 1987-08-05 | 43 |
| K862269 | LAURIER SANTARY NAPKIN (MODIFICATION) | HHD | 1986-07-30 | 47 |
| K862271 | LAURIER SAFETY LONG SANITARY NAPKIN (MODIFICATION) | HHD | 1986-07-07 | 24 |
| K862270 | LAURIER OVERNIGHT SANITARY NAPKIN (MODIFICATION) | HHD | 1986-07-07 | 24 |
| K852924 | LAURIER SAFETY LONG SANITORY NAPKIN | HHD | 1985-08-27 | 49 |
| K852922 | LAURIER OVERNIGHT SANITARY NAPKIN | HHD | 1985-08-26 | 48 |
| K843318 | LAURIER SANITARY NAPKIN | HHD | 1984-10-15 | 52 |
Recalls
openFDA lists no recalls under a recalling firm named Kao Corp..
Recalling firms are matched to this company by name only (same normalization as the applicant), so related entities that recall under another name are not counted.
Frequently asked questions
How many FDA 510(k) clearances does Kao Corp. have?
Kao Corp. has 9 FDA 510(k) clearances (first 1984, latest 1989), across 1 product code in 1 review panel.
How long does FDA take to clear Kao Corp.'s 510(k)s?
The median time from FDA receipt to decision across Kao Corp.'s cleared 510(k)s is 47 days.
What devices does Kao Corp. make?
Its most frequent FDA product codes are HHD (Pad, Menstrual, Unscented, 9).
Has Kao Corp. had device recalls?
openFDA lists no recalls under a recalling firm name matching Kao Corp. Related entities may recall under other names.
Next steps
- See all 9 Kao Corp. clearances with predicates and recalls
- Run predicate analysis for product code HHD, Kao Corp.'s most frequent
Data from openFDA (510(k), PMA, De Novo, device recalls), ClinicalTrials.gov and SEC company tickers. Companies are grouped by FDA applicant name with punctuation and legal suffixes removed. Review days run from FDA receipt to decision. Not regulatory advice.