510k Submission Process

Integrated Assessment Services (IAS) assists firms in submitting a 510k premarket notice to the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). The 510k submission process provides a way for medical device manufacturers to easily sell their products in the USA. A medical device company’s 510k is a crucial document. It certifies to the agency that your product complies with public health and safety requirements, allowing you to list it as an FDA-approved device on your marketing labeling.

510k Submission process

What is the 510k Submission Process?

Medical device manufacturers utilize a premarket notice (also known as a “premarket submission” or “510k”) to show the FDA that their device is substantially identical (as a “predicate” or “reference”) to another lawfully marketed item currently on the market. This makes it easier and faster for your firm to obtain its medical devices approved by requiring far less clinical trial evidence. The 510k submission process was created to aid in the introduction of novel devices that are “substantially identical” to those that are currently lawfully sold for the same purpose.

510k Submission Process – Types of Products

The 510k submission process can be used for Class I and Class II medical devices. Class I gadgets are low-risk and don’t need to be reviewed before being sold. Class II devices, on the other hand, pose moderate to higher risks than Class I devices, and firms must provide scientific evidence demonstrating that their device is substantially identical to another lawfully marketed product before the FDA will approve it. These devices include things such as X-rays, pacemakers, and contact lenses. Class III devices, which are high-risk devices that require extensive clinical trials before approval, are not eligible for the 510k submission process.

Steps Involved in the 510k Submission Process

In order to utilize the 510k submission process for a medical device, the manufacturer must submit:

  • The name of the predicate device
  • A statement that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate
  • Drawings of the proposed and predicate devices
  • Description of any differences between the two
  • Photographs of both items
  • The intended use of the item (what it will be purchased for)
  • The contact information for the person submitting the notice

After completing the 510k submission process, the FDA will review the application to determine if the product is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. If so, the medical device may be marketed in the USA. If not, the manufacturer must provide clinical data to support safety and efficacy before marketing the device.

Importance of the 510k Submission Process

The 510k submission process is an important step in the medical device approval process. Utilizing the 510k submission process can save manufacturers time and money as they work to get their devices on the market. The FDA has created a streamlined 510k submission process for reviewing medical devices, making it easier for manufacturers to know if their products can be marketed in the USA.

Advantages of the 510k Submission Process

The 510k submission process presents numerous benefits to medical device manufacturing companies:

  • Helps organizations sell their medical devices in the USA in a timely manner
  • Reduces costs by avoiding clinical testing of an organization’s medical devices
  • Reduces the burden of proof on the manufacturer to show safety and efficacy for a new device
  • Eliminates unnecessary duplicative product testing

Achieve 510k Submission with IAS

The 510k submission process is a simpler and more cost-effective way for manufacturers to bring their medical devices to market. IAS can assist your organization in all stages of the 510k submission process, including identifying predicate devices, submitting your 510k application, and responding to FDA questions. Our team of experts will help you every step of the way, making the process as easy as possible.

Contact us today for more information regarding the 510k submission process or visit our 510k submission frequently asked questions page!