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.
Surgical Cannulaes & Depth Gauge Kit For Arthroscopic Procedures
Orthopedic
The Surgical Cannulas and Depth Gauge Kit for Arthroscopic Procedures is a convenience kit containing cannulas and a depth gauge used during arthroscopic joint surgeries to provide access and measure tissue depth. It is classified as FDA Class 2 under 21 CFR 888.1100 in the Orthopedic specialty. Per the FDA's 1997 Convenience Kits Interim Regulatory Guidance, this type of kit is under enforcement discretion and does not require a 510(k) premarket notification if it meets all applicable criteria. Product code PPR; not an implant and not life-sustaining.
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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.