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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Implantable Transprostatic Tissue Retractor System
Gastroenterology, Urology
The Implantable Transprostatic Tissue Retractor System is a urology device indicated for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men aged 45 years or older, using a minimally invasive approach to retract obstructing prostatic tissue. It falls under the Gastroenterology and Urology medical specialty and is classified as a Class 2 device under regulation 876.5530, requiring 510(k) premarket notification. As an implant, it is subject to general controls and special controls; it is not considered life-sustaining.
510(k) Clearances
11 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.