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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: LIO FDA class 1

Device, Specimen Collection

Microbiology

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A specimen collection device is a microbiological tool used to collect patient samples such as swabs, aspirates, or other specimens for subsequent laboratory analysis, supporting the diagnostic workup of infectious and other diseases. The device is FDA Class 1, the lowest risk category, requiring only general controls and 510(k) notification in this classification scenario. It carries product code LIO and is regulated under 21 CFR 866.2900 within the Microbiology specialty. This device is eligible for third-party review.

510(k) Clearances

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K Number
Device Name
ARX Liquid Amies Collection & Transport System
PURITAN AMIES MEDIUM COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM
TRANSPORT CULTURE MEDIUM DEVICE
MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT S-TRANSWAB (OR SIGMA-TRANSWAB) LIQUID AMIES COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT DEVICE
VIROCULT, MODEL MW950
COPROSET SALMONELLA AND SHIGELLA, URISET PRESERVATIVE TUBES AND SWAB SET GENERAL USE
BACTI-SWAB DRY
NAT - NUCLEIC ACID TRANSPORT
ENTERO-TEST HP, MODEL #102-01
PAR-ONE
PARACON PLUS FORMALIN - PCP-F, PARACON PLUS SAF - PCP-SAF AND PARACON PLUS MF - PCP-MF
STP SYSTEM PVA WITH ZINC
STP SYSTEM - SAF
STP SYSTEM-PVA WITH MERCURY
STARSWAB CULTURE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM
MID-STREAM COLLECTION SET-STERILE
PINWORM EGG COLLECTOR
PARA-PAK PLUS
ZINC PVA
APEX SPECIMEN BAG
CYTOQUANT COMBINED TRANSPORT MEDIA
TRANSYSTEM AMIES WITH CHARCOAL
TRANSYSTEM LIQUID AMIES MEDIUM
TRANSYSTEM LIQUID STUART MEDIUM
TRANSYSTEM AMIES W/O CHARCOAL
AFFIRM VP SAMPLE COLLECTION SET
URINE CULTUR STABILIZATION TRANSPORT TUBE
CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS SPECIMEN COLLECTION KIT
BACTI-SWAB(TM) NPG
BACTI-SWAB(TM) II
GASTRO-INTESTINAL ACCU-CULSHURE TM
SAF FIXATIVE
CHLAMYDIA ACCU-CULSHURE TM
VIRAL ACCU-CULSHURE TM
FLORA-STAT URINE TRANSPORT SYSTEM
SPECIMEN CONTAINER
ROMCHECK SPECIMEN COLLECTION KIT
PATHODX(TM) CHLAMYDIA DIRECT SPECIMEN (PDCY1)
FTK FECAL TRANSPORT KIT
NOVAPATH SPECIMEN COLLECTION KIT
DIVERSI-KIT
SNAP(R) ROTAVIRUS DIAGNOSTIC KIT
PATHFINDER(TM) CHLAMYDIA EIA BRUSH COLLECTION KIT
CHLAMYDIA STAT DIRECT SMEAR COLLECTION KIT
FLUORTRAN - C(TM)
NOVAPATH C. TRACHOMATIS DIRECT SPEC COLLECTION KIT
MODIFIED PATHFINDER SPECIMEN COLLECTION KIT
KULTSURE
CULT-UR
IMAGEN(TM) CHLAMYDIA SPECIMEN COLLECTION KIT

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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