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.
Dna-Reagents, Epstein-Barr Virus
Microbiology
DNA reagents for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are nucleic acid-based diagnostic reagents used to detect EBV DNA in clinical specimens through molecular techniques such as PCR, used in the diagnosis of EBV-associated conditions including infectious mononucleosis and certain lymphomas. They are classified as a Class 1 (lowest risk) device, subject only to general controls, representing the least burdensome regulatory category. The product code is LSF, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3235, within the Microbiology medical specialty. This device is eligible for third-party review under the FDA's accredited persons program.
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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.