510(k)
10 articles
510(k) Predicate Devices: How to Find, Evaluate, and Select the Right Predicate
Step-by-step guide to finding and selecting predicate devices for FDA 510(k) submissions — search strategies, substantial equivalence criteria, split predicates, and common selection mistakes.
FDA 510(k) Database: How to Search, Find Predicates, and Use Clearance Data
Step-by-step guide to searching the FDA 510(k) database — finding predicate devices, reading clearance summaries, using openFDA API, and leveraging 510(k) data for regulatory strategy.
FDA Class I Medical Devices: General Controls, Exemptions, and Regulatory Requirements
The complete guide to FDA Class I medical devices — general controls, 510(k) exemptions, GMP requirements, device listing, and what 'low risk' really means for regulatory compliance.
FDA Class II Medical Devices: The Complete Guide to Regulations, 510(k), and Special Controls
Everything you need to know about FDA Class II medical devices — special controls, 510(k) requirements, exemptions, device examples, and how to navigate the regulatory pathway.
FDA Class III Medical Devices: PMA Requirements, Clinical Evidence, and the Path to Approval
The complete guide to FDA Class III medical devices — PMA applications, clinical trial requirements, pre-amendment devices, user fees, and what makes Class III the highest-risk regulatory category.
FDA De Novo Classification: Pathway Requirements, Process, and How to Create a New Device Category
The complete guide to FDA's De Novo classification pathway — when to use it, application requirements, special controls development, review timelines, and how De Novo creates new predicates for future devices.
FDA Product Codes: How to Look Up Device Classification, Regulation Numbers, and Exemption Status
The complete guide to FDA product codes — how to search the Product Classification Database, understand device classification, check 510(k) exemption status, and determine your regulatory pathway.
PMA vs 510(k): Differences, Requirements, and How to Choose the Right FDA Pathway
A detailed comparison of FDA's PMA and 510(k) pathways — clinical evidence requirements, review timelines, costs, post-market obligations, and a decision framework for choosing the right route to market.
The Complete Guide to FDA 510(k) Submissions
Everything you need to know about the FDA 510(k) process — from predicate device selection and substantial equivalence to eSTAR formatting, user fees, common deficiencies, and first-time submission tips.
FDA Medical Device Classification: Product Codes, Device Classes, and Regulatory Pathways
How FDA classifies medical devices into Class I, II, and III — product codes, regulation numbers, how to determine your device's classification, and what it means for your regulatory pathway.