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.
Breast Pump Accessory, Milk Expression Aid, Via Positive Pressure
Obstetrics/Gynecology
The Breast Pump Accessory, Milk Expression Aid, Via Positive Pressure is an obstetrics/gynecology accessory device designed to be used in conjunction with powered or non-powered breast pumps, applying positive pressure to the breast to aid in milk expression in nursing women. It is classified as FDA Class I under regulation 21 CFR 884.5150, subject only to general controls and exempt from the premarket notification (510(k)) requirement. The product code is PWA and it falls under the Obstetrics/Gynecology medical specialty. It is not flagged as an implant or life-sustaining device.
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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.