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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: GBX FDA class 1

Catheter, Irrigation

General, Plastic Surgery

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The Catheter, Irrigation (product code GBX) is a general-purpose catheter used to irrigate wounds, body cavities, or surgical sites by delivering a flow of fluid to clean or flush the area during surgical procedures. It is classified as FDA Class 1, posing minimal risk, requiring only general controls and no premarket notification. The device is regulated under 21 CFR 878.4200 in the General, Plastic Surgery specialty (SU). No special flags apply to this device.

510(k) Clearances

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K Number
Device Name
MOERAE VEIN PREPARATION KIT
GRAFTGUARD PRESSURE CONTROLLING SYRINGE
DEUTSCH ANTI-BLOCKAGE WOUND DRAIN
GRAFTSAVER
MISONIX IRRIGATION SYSTEM MOEDL BC20P
DMC SAPHENOUS VEIN DISTENTION SYSTEM (SVDS)
LYSONIX IRRIGATION SYSTEM
JACKSON-PRATT HEMADUCT WOUND DRAIN, JACKSON-PRATT GOLD HEMADUCT WOUND DRAIN
ULTRACELL SUCTION SPONGE
FLAT CLOSED WOUND DRAIN WITH TROCAR
SAPPHIRE LINE FLAT DRAIN/KIT WITH SPI-ARGENT II W/OR W/OUT TROCAR
CLOSED FLUID COLLECTION SYSTEM
JACKSON-PRATT GOLD WOUND DRAINS WITH DURAFLO II COATING
HYDROLOGY 5000
NEO-PNEUMOCATH
OPTI-DRAIN MULTI-USE DRAINAGE CATHETER
THE REEL THING (MODIFICATION)
SIL-SLIP (COATED/REGULAR(NON-COATED)THORACIC DRAIN
NAVARRE LOCKING PIGTAIL UNIVERSAL DRAINAGE CATHETER
NAVARRE UNIVERSAL DRAINAGE CATHETER
INSYTE SIDEHOLDED DRAINAGE CATHETER
ANGIOCATH SIDEHOLDER DRAINAGE CATHETER
ACI SILICATH THORACIC CATHETER
DEKNATEL(TM) PLEUR-EVAC(R) THORACIC CATHETER
THE REEL THING
ORION SUCTION CATHETER KIT WITH STERILE WATER
ORION SUCTION CATHETER KIT WITH STERILE SALINE
OP-FLEX SUMP SUCTION SET WITH DIFFUSER TIP
STORZ N5941 SERIES MEDICAL GRADE TUBING
NAVARRE BIOMEDICAL TIP-LOCKING DRAINAGE CATHETERS
SIL-SLIP FLAT SUCTION DRAIN
SIL-SLIP ROUND WOUND DRAIN (COATED)/BLUE STRIPE
NAVARRE BIOMEDICAL UNIVERSAL DRAINAGE CATHETER SET
ERCP CATHETER, HYDROPHILIC COATED
URESIL ABSCESS DRIANAGE AND IRRIGATION SET
FLUID DRAINAGE TRAY
KENDALL UNIVERSAL EXTENSION SET
IRRIGATION/SUCTION PROBE
VANSONNENBERG CHEST DRAINAGE CATHETER ALL PURPOSE
KENDALL WOUND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS-TROCARS
KENDALL FLAT/ROUND & FLAT SPLITTABLE SILICON DRAIN
TURKEL ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS SYSTEM
ANGESTAT(R) PERICARDIAL DRAINAGE SHEATH SET
SIL-MED FLAT SUCTION DRAIN
HOLLISTER HORIZONTAL DRAIN/TUBE ATTACHMENT DEVICE
INTRADUCER
PACER DISPOSABLE YANKAUER SUCTION INSTRUMENT
THORACIC CATHTER STYLET
THORACIC CATHETER WITH GUIDE
I/A HANDPIECE WITH REPLACEABLE TIPS

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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