{"id":19460,"date":"2026-08-06T12:54:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T07:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=19460"},"modified":"2026-08-06T12:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T07:24:30","slug":"6-tips-to-use-a-predicate-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/6-tips-to-use-a-predicate-device\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Use a Predicate Device Effortlessly"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19460\" class=\"elementor elementor-19460\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363f550e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"363f550e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290da40a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"290da40a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39ea3763 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39ea3763\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6 Tips to Use a Predicate Device Effortlessly<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c19dda6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c19dda6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-177a0571 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"177a0571\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7488959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7488959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For medical device manufacturers in the USA, securing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/us-fda-510k-qmsr-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA 510(k)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clearance is often the most efficient way to enter the market. A key component of this process is selecting and justifying a predicate device\u2014a previously approved device that your product can demonstrate substantial equivalence to.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how to effectively use a predicate device is essential. Done correctly, it can streamline your submission, shorten your time to market, and reduce regulatory costs. However, using a predicate device is more than just finding a similar product. 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The FDA (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US Food And Drug Administration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) requires the new device to be \u201csubstantially equivalent\u201d in terms of intended use and technological characteristics to the predicate device.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of a predicate device is a core element of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/us-fda-510k-qmsr-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA\u2019s 510(k) process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and its correct application can make or break your submission.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ffb90f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ffb90f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 1: Select a Predicate Device with Recent FDA Clearance\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c311042 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c311042\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience tells us that using a device cleared within the last 5\u201310 years provides a stronger basis for equivalence. Older devices may have outdated technology or may not reflect current FDA expectations, leading to increased scrutiny.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By choosing a recently cleared predicate, you align your device with contemporary safety and performance benchmarks, increasing your chances of a smoother <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/us-fda-510k-qmsr-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">510(k) process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Tool Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use the FDA 510(k) database to find similar devices and their clearance dates.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3711e98e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3711e98e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 2: Ensure an Exact Match in Intended Use and Indications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d90690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63d90690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your device must have the same intended use and indications for use as the predicate device. Even slight changes in wording could result in your device being deemed not substantially equivalent (NSE).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our regulatory experts advise conducting a side-by-side comparison of indications from the FDA 510(k) summaries and ensuring your submission language is either identical or more specific\u2014but never broader.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Documentation Strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use structured comparison tables in your submission to demonstrate exact matches.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68ea28b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68ea28b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 3: Analyze Technological Differences and Provide Justification\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-453adb51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"453adb51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substantial equivalence does not mean your device must be identical. However, if there are differences in materials, design, energy source, or performance characteristics, you must prove these do not raise new safety or efficacy concerns.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expertise in regulatory science is crucial here. At Operon Strategist, we support our clients in developing scientific justifications and test protocols to address these gaps.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Real-World Example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A client used a different material for the catheter tube. We helped them justify this with biocompatibility testing and literature references, securing a successful 510(k).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-669088c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"669088c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d92f338 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d92f338\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b083484 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b083484\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Schedule a Compliance Consultation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5501ebc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5501ebc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ensure FDA QSR Compliance for German Manufacturers with Expert Guidance<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28ad2d9d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28ad2d9d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-370e0592 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"370e0592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e962856 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e962856\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6628aca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6628aca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 4: Use Multiple Predicate Devices When Necessary\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e3bcea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44e3bcea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If no single predicate covers all aspects of your device, you can use a primary predicate for the intended use and reference predicates for specific technological features.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially useful for combination devices or innovative designs that draw on more than one existing product.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Authoritative Insight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The FDA accepts multiple predicates under the \u201cSplit Predicate\u201d rule only when used correctly. Make sure the primary predicate addresses the intended use to avoid classification issues.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3adc42c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3adc42c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 5: Utilize FDA Guidance Documents and Flowcharts\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e72a7ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e72a7ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA has published valuable guidance documents and decision-making tools to help manufacturers assess substantial equivalence.<\/span><\/p><p><b>These include:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 510(k) Program Guidance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA\u2019s Substantial Equivalence Decision Flowchart<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refuse to Accept (RTA) Policy<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These documents not only guide formatting but help reduce delays and rejections. Trustworthy consultants rely heavily on these tools to align every element of your submission with FDA expectations.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Trusted Resource<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Familiarize yourself with the FDA Substantial Equivalence Guidance before drafting your submission.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb8c8b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb8c8b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tip 6: Collaborate with a Medical Device Regulatory Consulting Expert<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8eb23a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8eb23a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a predicate device seems simple on paper, but in reality, it demands in-depth knowledge of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical device classification,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regulatory language, and FDA review standards.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where working with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical device regulatory consulting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> partner adds immense value. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operon Strategist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ve helped hundreds of clients identify the right predicate, justify substantial equivalence, and prepare <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/us-fda-510k-qmsr-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">510(k) submissions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that get results.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Client Experience Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A USA-based orthopedic startup was struggling to justify their design differences with the predicate. Our team restructured their comparative analysis and test plan\u2014leading to clearance within 90 days.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f84f409 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f84f409\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Operon Strategist for Predicate Device &amp; 510(k) Consulting?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e0c975f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e0c975f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With over 15 years in the medical device regulatory industry, we understand the nuances of predicate selection, comparison, and submission requirements.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expertise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Our consultants are trained biomedical engineers, regulatory specialists, and former industry insiders. We speak the FDA\u2019s language and ensure your documentation meets their highest standards.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Authoritativeness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Operon Strategist is a trusted partner for regulatory consulting in the USA and globally. We\u2019ve successfully handled 510(k) submissions for Class I, II, and III devices across multiple therapeutic areas.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trustworthiness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Transparency, confidentiality, and compliance are at the core of our services. We don\u2019t just provide advice\u2014we deliver submission-ready, audit-proof documentation that gets approvals.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Our Services Include<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predicate Device Identification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substantial Equivalence Comparison<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA 510(k)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Compilation &amp; Submission<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gap Analysis &amp; RTA Checklist Review<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-submission FDA Query Support<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to Accelerate Your 510(k) Submission?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us help you identify the right predicate device, streamline your submission, and reduce your time to market. 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1710\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1710\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is a predicate device in an FDA 510(k) submission? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1710\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b7067c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b7067c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6276c4ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6276c4ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A predicate device is a legally marketed medical device that serves as a reference for demonstrating that a new device is substantially equivalent in terms of intended use, technological characteristics, and performance. Identifying an appropriate predicate is a key requirement for most FDA 510(k) submissions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1711\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1711\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I choose the right predicate device? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1711\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-453cc048 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"453cc048\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5bbe28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5bbe28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Select a predicate device with the same intended use, similar technological characteristics, and comparable performance. Reviewing FDA databases, product codes, and classification regulations can help identify the most suitable predicate for your device.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1712\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1712\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can a manufacturer use more than one predicate device? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1712\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b137832 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b137832\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39d00349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39d00349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. 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