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.
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Needle, Spinal, Short Term
Anesthesiology
The Short-Term Spinal Needle is a slender, hollow needle used to access the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal for the purpose of administering spinal anesthesia or collecting cerebrospinal fluid samples during short-duration procedures. It is classified as a Class 2 device under 21 CFR 868.5150 and requires 510(k) premarket notification, falling under the Anesthesiology medical specialty. It is subject to general and special controls and carries no implant or life-sustaining flags.
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.