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.
Assay, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Bacillus Anthracis
Microbiology
The Nucleic Acid Amplification Assay for Bacillus Anthracis (anthrax) is an in vitro diagnostic device used to presumptively detect the presence or absence of B. anthracis directly in blood specimens or suspicious culture growth. It falls under FDA Class 2 (Special Controls), meaning it requires a 510(k) premarket notification to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a predicate device. The product code is NHT, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3045, and it belongs to the Microbiology specialty. It is not an implant, not life-sustaining, and not GMP exempt.
510(k) Clearances
6 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.