Mechanical Test Under FDA Freedom of Information Act

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Steve.GP

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Good Morning everybody,

I need to request some mechanical test results to make a side-by-side comparison between a predicate device and my subject device which I'm seeking clearance through a 510(k).

The doubt is if this kind of information could be released under a FOI request or not? If not, how would I know if the predicate mechanical properties are equivalent my subject device?
 
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yodon

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Even if so, it may take months to get it.

*Sometimes* if you go to the device product code on the FDA site, you can see the relevant standards. Sometimes test labs can identify appropriate tests. I hear presubs are getting hard to come by but if you can arrange one and propose your testing strategy, they may indicate where it falls short.
 
pziemlewicz

pziemlewicz

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Depending on device type the easiest route is usually to order one and test the two side-by-side. If there is specific materials info you're looking for, you can send the predicate to a lab for analysis.

FOIA takes forever and device-specific test data is very often redacted.
 
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Steve.GP

Registered
yodon said:
Even if so, it may take months to get it.

*Sometimes* if you go to the device product code on the FDA site, you can see the relevant standards. Sometimes test labs can identify appropriate tests. I hear presubs are getting hard to come by but if you can arrange one and propose your testing strategy, they may indicate where it falls short.
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Thanks for the answer!

So, maybe I can send my test results in a Pre-Sub and ask to FDA if it is equivalent to the identified predicate? So they can compare? Is that right?
 
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Steve.GP

Registered
pziemlewicz said:
Depending on device type the easiest route is usually to order one and test the two side-by-side. If there is specific materials info you're looking for, you can send the predicate to a lab for analysis.

FOIA takes forever and device-specific test data is very often redacted.
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Thank you for the attention, but in our case, it is not feasible to buy a predicate component to make the tests.
 
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