Regulatory & Business Consultancy
US FDA 510(k) Consulting for Medical Devices
In order to be able to sell a Class II medical device in the United States, companies need to file a Premarket Notification with the FDA, also known as an FDA 510(k) submission. Technically, the FDA does not "approve" medical devices for sale under the 510(k) process; the agency gives "clearance" for them to be sold in the U.S. The term "FDA approval" is used just for simplicity.
How HC Trade USA can help with 510(k) submissions
To ensure a successful 510(k) submission, we take a two-step approach to obtaining 510(k) clearance from the FDA. Over the years we have found that this approach is cost-effective for our clients, and it dramatically reduces the probability of a failed or abandoned FDA 510(k) submission.
Step 1: Pre 510(k) Gap Analysis and Preparation Consulting
- Based on the proposed intended use and design of your device, we evaluate similar devices that already have FDA 510(k) clearance to determine whether any are suitable for use in your 510(k) submission. These are referred to as predicate devices.
- The chosen predicates help us determine the proper FDA product code and regulation number, which may point to device-specific guidance documents or required standards to use.
- We provide a detailed product-specific list of documents and information needed for review by our U.S. regulatory consultants.
- After evaluating this documentation, we prepare a detailed gap analysis report showing the information you have and what additional data will be required for a complete 510(k) submission.
Step 2: FDA 510(k) Compilation and Submission
Once you receive comprehensive gap analysis identifying exactly what information will be needed for your 510(k) submission, Emergo can then help you close these "gaps" and prepare your final 510(k) submission. We will:
- Prepare a technical comparison of your medical device to the predicate device(s). Prepare all 21 sections of the FDA 510(k) application.
- Submit the 510(k) to the FDA and answer follow-up questions from the FDA
- Coordinate your payment of FDA 510(k) submission fees on your behalf
- Immediately communicate with you regarding all information received from the FDA following the 510(k) submission.