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.
Coronary Drug-Eluting Stent
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The Coronary Drug-Eluting Stent is a metal scaffold with a drug coating placed via catheter into the coronary artery or saphenous vein graft to maintain lumen patency; the drug coating is intended to inhibit restenosis following stent placement. It is classified as FDA Class 3 (Premarket Approval), requiring PMA approval, under product code NIQ in the Cardiovascular review panel (no regulation number assigned). The device is flagged as both an implant and life-sustaining/life-supporting, reflecting its role in treating coronary artery disease.
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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.