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.
Clamp, Vascular, Reprocessed
Cardiovascular
The Reprocessed Vascular Clamp is a reprocessed cardiovascular surgical instrument used to occlude or control blood flow in blood vessels during vascular surgical procedures; reprocessing validation data must be included in a 510(k) submission. It is classified as FDA Class 2 (Special Controls), requiring 510(k) clearance, under product code NMF and regulation 21 CFR 870.4450 in the Cardiovascular specialty. The device is eligible for third-party review and is not an implant or life-sustaining device.
510(k) Clearances
3 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.