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.
Applier, Staple, Surgical,
General, Plastic Surgery
The Applier, Staple, Surgical (product code GEF) is a manual surgical instrument used to deploy surgical staples during general and plastic surgery procedures, serving as an alternative to sutures for tissue approximation and wound closure. It is classified as an FDA Class 1 device, representing the lowest risk tier, subject to general controls with no requirement for premarket notification. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4800 within the General, Plastic Surgery specialty (SU), this device carries no special flags for implantation, life support, GMP exemption, or third-party review eligibility.
510(k) Clearances
4 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.