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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.

Product Code: GEN FDA class 1

Forceps, General & Plastic Surgery

General, Plastic Surgery

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Forceps for General and Plastic Surgery (product code GEN) are manual handheld grasping instruments used across a broad range of general and plastic surgery procedures to hold, manipulate, or retract tissue and surgical materials. This device is classified as FDA Class 1, the lowest risk tier, subject to general controls only with no premarket notification required. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4800 and assigned to the General, Plastic Surgery specialty (SU), this instrument carries no special regulatory flags.

510(k) Clearances

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K Number
Device Name
NATURALASE LP ND:YAG LASER
FORCEPS
SUTURE REMOVING FORCEPS
FORCEPS
PALPATION PROBE
GS-1002 GRASPING FORCEP, 5MM WITH RATCHET
GS-1500 CLAW FORCEP, 10MM
GS-1200 GRASPING/EXTRACTING FORCEP, 10MM
GS-7000 CLIP-APPLYING FORCEP, 10MM, MEDIUM CLIP
TISSUE FORCEPS, VARIOUS TYPES
HEMOSTATIC FORCEPS BRUNS.,GEMINI,SPENCER-WELL,KANT
CAMPION LASER FORCEPS
FORCEPS, TOWEL, BACKHAUS-TSK (BRAND) TOWEL
MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS (SEVERAL MODELS)
GENERAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS (VARIOUS TYPES)
NSN #6515-00-690-3209 DEBAKEY TISSUE FORCEPS
NSN #6515-00-333-2400 ADSON DRESSING FORCEPS
DISPOSABLE BIPOLAR FORCEPS
MICRINS FORCEPS 2010
VARIOUS SIZES & STYLES OF MONOPOLAR FORCEPS
GRASPING FORCEP, 1.7MM
CUP BIOPSY FORCEP, 1.7MM
ADOBE ENTERPRISES SURGICAL/BANDAGE SCISSORS FORCEP
MEDCARE FORCEPS (THUMB, TISSUE)
PILLING HEMOSTATIC CLIP APPLIER FORCEPS
TIP OFF FORCEPS
SURGICAL & DENTAL INSTRUMENT
MEDUS GMBH
SELF-CENTERING BONE HOLDING FORCEPS, 10-1/4 SS420
IRIS FORCEPS, DELICATE, 1X2 TEETH, STRAIGHT, 4XSS
CRILE FORCEPS, STRIAGHT, 6-1/4+SS 410 OR 420
FORCEPS, BIOPSY(NON RIGID)
2250/1 TO 2285/2 VARIOUS COTTON TWEEZERS
NON-PERFORATING TOWEL FORCEPS-5-1/4 IN SS 410
51-210 TO 51-352 VARIOUS INTEST FOR CALLIS, LOCKWO
39-260 TO 39-299 VARIOUS FOREIGN BODY FORCEPS
17-280,17-576 HAEMOSTATIC FORCEPS SPENCERUELLS, KI
15-490 TO 15-520 VARIOUS SPLINTER FORCEPS PEET, ST
17-100,17-272 VARIOUS HAEMOSTATIC FORCEPS
RAKA OCH BOSDA PEANGER
DISSECTING TWEEZER #283-72PCS. SS 410
JUDD-AILLIS TISSUE FORCEPS 1820-118 PCS. SS 410/42
PRATT-SMITH T FORCEPS 1830-40 PCS. SS 420 OR 420F
MAGILL FORCEPS 1711-46 PCS. SS 410 OR 420
FORCEPS & HAMOSTATS
DISPOS. & SPONGE FORCEPS PEAN ARTERY
BIOPSY FORCEPS
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
GENERAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
TISSUE FORCEPS

What 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.

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