510(k) Predicate Finder
Find potential predicate devices for your 510(k) submission. Enter a K-number to find all clearances with the same product code, a three-letter product code to browse clearances directly, or search by device name.
Probe, Lachrymal
Ophthalmic
A Lachrymal Probe is a thin, elongated ophthalmic instrument used to dilate and explore the lacrimal drainage system, including the puncta, canaliculi, and nasolacrimal duct, to diagnose or treat obstruction of the tear drainage pathway. This device is FDA Class 1 (lowest risk), subject to general controls only without requiring premarket submission. It carries product code HNL and is regulated under 21 CFR 886.4350, within the Ophthalmic medical specialty.
510(k) Clearances
10 matchesWhat is a Predicate Device?
A predicate device is a legally marketed device that a new 510(k) applicant uses to demonstrate substantial equivalence. The FDA's 510(k) pathway requires manufacturers to show that their device has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as one or more predicate devices already cleared for commercial distribution.
Finding the right predicate is a critical step in 510(k) strategy. Manufacturers typically search for cleared devices with the same FDA product code, which groups devices by their intended use and regulatory classification. This tool helps you identify potential predicates by browsing all clearances within a product code.
Note that predicate devices must be legally marketed — they cannot be devices that were cleared but never commercialized, or devices subject to a mandatory recall. The determination of substantial equivalence considers intended use, technological characteristics, and performance data.