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.
Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (Non-Rigid)
Ear, Nose, Throat
The Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (Non-Rigid) are cup-like jaw instruments passed through a flexible bronchoscope to obtain tissue specimens from bronchial lesions or the lung periphery for histopathological diagnosis. They are classified as FDA Class 2, requiring 510(k) premarket notification. The product code is BWH, regulated under 21 CFR 874.4680 in the Ear, Nose, and Throat specialty. This device is eligible for third-party review. If the device is reusable, validated reprocessing instructions and reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission, as required by 82 FR 26807.
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.