FDA 510(k) submission:
If you are not familiar with the medical device FDA 510(k) submission process, you have come to the right place! Listed here are the various steps and types involved in the submission process.
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All applicants must submit a CD and electronic copy of the U.S. Agent that requires all foreign manufacturers to officially have FDA certification letters. (Note: The services of a U.S. Agent are different from those of an agent registered with a U.S. institution).
A pre-submission or Q-submission allows the manufacturer/applicant to request formal feedback on your medical device 510(k) filing, particularly in areas such as (a) testing procedures, (b) substantial equivalence, (c) missing sections, etc.
A Pre-Submission or Q-Submission allows the manufacturer/applicant to request formal feedback on your medical device 510(k) file, specifically regarding (a) testing procedures (b) substantial equivalence, (c) missing parts, etc.), before you pay for FDA review and submit your 510(k) application.
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FDA reviewers may review your 510(k) submission multiple times until all supporting evidence submitted is compliant. Nothing works more efficiently when you engage an experienced consulting firm to complete and submit your FDA 510(k) in a timely manner.
1. Look up FDA regulations and facility codes.
2. Confirm again whether the classification is correct.
3. Determine who will be the owner and official agent for the 510k submission process.
4. Confirm that the predicate device is close to the device in question.
5. Designate U.S. agents for foreign manufacturers and specification developers.
6. Pay close attention to the format of your submission.
1. Medical Device User Fee Cover Sheet (FDA-3601)
2. Cover of CDRH Pre-market Review Opinion
3.510k Application Form
4. Instructions for use
5.510k Abstract
6. True and accurate declaration (FDA certification template)
7. Class III Summary and Certification
8. Financial Certification or Disclosure Statement
9. Declaration of Conformity and Summary Report
10. Executive Summary
11. Equipment Description
12. Discussion on Substantial Equivalence
13. Suggested Tags
14. Sterilization and shelf life
15. Biocompatibility
16. Software
17. Electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety
18. Performance Testing – Benchmarks
19. Performance Testing – Animals
20. Performance Testing – Clinical
Given above are the basic contents of the 510k file that must be followed in the 510k submission process. Device-specific files and changes to the description files with evidence can also be submitted in Special 510k.
The first stage | stage | Activity | timeline |
1 | Select medical devices and models to obtain USFDA approval | 20 days | |
2 | With the same | ||
Indication and technical identification of predicate devices | |||
3 | If not completely equivalent, follow the PMA route; if substantially equivalent, follow the 510k route | ||
4 | Appointed Shangtong Testing as technical consultant | ||
and US customs clearance agent | |||
second stage | 5 | Identify equipment codes and regulatory numbers and verify predicate equipment, indications and technologies | 60 days |
6 | Identify equipment categories and guidance documents | ||
7 | Identification of biological evaluation and testing requirements for devices that meet predicate | ||
8 | Samples sent to the laboratory | ||
9 | Evaluate Equivalent Device Compilation | ||
10 | Draft 510(k) submissions consistently with available FDA guidance documents. | ||
11 | Review risk analysis, equivalent device data, biocompatibility testing/safety testing protocols | ||
12 | Label review, user manual/IFU, shelf life records/life calculations, and preclinical research evidence | ||
13 | Before Submission | ||
The third phase | 14 | Compiled by incorporating pre-submission reviews | 60 days |
15 | Compilation of preclinical and biocompatibility/safety testing | ||
16 | Compile and publish final draft | ||
17 | Comment | ||
Stage 4 | 18 years old | U.S. Agent Appointment | 20 days |
19 | Review Payment | ||
20 | Submit printed and electronic copies | ||
21 | Receive receipt | ||
22 | Waiting for comments | 60 days | |
Stage 5 | 23 | Modify 510k based on FDA review comments and provide other supporting documentary evidence | 30 days |
24 | Resubmit | 10 days | |
25 | Waiting for review comments or 510k clearance letter | 60 days |
Typically, the FDA 510k process (document preparation and submission) and device testing takes about 4-5 months. After submission, FDA certification typically takes 3 to 10 months to complete, including closing the audit inquiry.
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