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.
Headgear, Extraoral, Orthodontic
Dental
The Extraoral Orthodontic Headgear is a dental device worn partially outside the mouth that applies forces to the teeth, jaw, or skull through intraoral attachments to correct skeletal discrepancies or to restrain jaw growth during orthodontic treatment. It is classified as FDA Class 2, indicating moderate risk, and requires 510(k) clearance before marketing. The product code is DZB and the applicable regulation is 21 CFR 872.5500, under the Dental medical specialty. This device is eligible for third-party 510(k) review.
510(k) Clearances
36 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.