Fun Facts About 510K Submissions: All 510(k) su

Fun Facts About 510K Submissions:

All 510(k) submissions are assigned a “K number” – the letter K followed by six digits. The first two digits of the 510(k) number indicate the year it was submitted to FDA for review. The next four digits are sequential starting at 0 and indicate the order in which the submission was received during the year. The first 510(k) ever was submitted by Zimmer Inc. which holds K760001, submitted on May 26, 1976. Boston Scientific Scimed Inc. is the proud owner of K000001. No, it’s not the first 510(k) ever, but it was the first one submitted in the new millennium on January 3, 2000! Many others were submitted that same day but theirs made it to the top of the pile.

The US FDA medical device approval process explained

Step 1
Determine the classification of your device by searching the FDA classification database using relevant search terms, or by identifying another device with the same intended use and technology. Pay special attention to the three letter Product Code and seven digit Regulation Number associated with the predicate devices you identify. If the classification cannot be determined, use 513(g) to request classification from the FDA.

Step 2
Most Class I devices have to comply with the QSR (GMPs), except for Part 820. For Class II and III devices, mplement Quality Management System (QMS) which meets the FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) found in 21 CFR Part 820.

Step 3
Innovative Class II, and all Class III, devices will likely require clinical studies. Get “Pre-Submission (Pre-Sub)” feedback from the FDA.

Step 4
If clinical studies will be required, apply for an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE). Develop clinical trial protocol and conduct studies.* Non-significant risk studies may be performed with IRB approval.

Step 5
For Class II devices, prepare and submit 510(k) Premarket Notification application and pay related fee. For Class III devices, prepare* and submit Premarket Approval (PMA) application. Pay PMA submission fee.

Step 6
For Class III devices, FDA conducts facility inspections of all major suppliers involved in the design and production of your device. All parties must be compliant with FDA QSR.

Step 7
For Class II devices, the FDA issues 510(k) clearance letter and posts it online. For Class III devices, the FDA issues PMA approval letter and posts it online.

Step 8
At this time, you must be in full compliance with QSRs. The FDA will not inspect Class I or II device manufacturers for compliance prior to device registration but does conduct random inspections and can issue a Form 483 for non-compliance.

Step 9
If you have no local presence in the US, appoint an FDA US Agent representative as a local point of contact with the FDA..

Step 10
List your device and register your company using FURLS system on the FDA website in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807. Pay fees for Establishment Registration and Listing which must be renewed each year.

Step 11
You are now able to sell your device in the US. Your company and device registration status will be listed on the FDA website. Your authorization does not expire as long as no changes are made to the device design, intended use, etc.



* The process of supplying clinical study data in support of a PMA submission is far more complex than presented in this chart. This is an extremely simplified and high level view of the FDA requirements.

Information current as of: 20/03/2017

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