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.
Valvulotome
Cardiovascular
The valvulotome is a cardiovascular surgical instrument used to cut or incise venous valves within saphenous veins to render them incompetent, allowing the vein to be used as an in-situ arterial bypass conduit for vascular reconstruction. It is classified as FDA Class II under 21 CFR 870.4885 within the Cardiovascular specialty, requiring 510(k) premarket clearance. The product code is MGZ and the device is not implanted. Full GMP quality system requirements apply.
510(k) Clearances
26 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.