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How to Find a Predicate Device: 2025 FDA Guide
A predicate device is a legally marketed U.S. device with the same intended use and technological characteristics that do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness compared with your device. Find candidates in FDA’s Product Classification Database (by product code), FDA’s 510(k) database (by device name/manufacturer), and AccessGUDID (public UDI)—which often lists premarket submission numbers you can pivot on. Pick well and you streamline review; pick poorly a
Aug 199 min read


How to Fund a Medical Device Startup: 2025 Guide (Grants, Angels, VC & Non-Dilutive Options)
Medical device startups have 8 primary funding sources: government grants ($305K-$3M, non-dilutive), angel investors ($50K-$2M, 10-25% equity), venture capital ($1M-$100M+, 15-30% equity per round), crowdfunding ($50K-$1M, variable terms), accelerators ($25K-$250K + mentorship), corporate partnerships, revenue-based financing, and bootstrapping. The smart play is sequencing: validate with grants, bridge with angels, then scale with venture—layering in partnerships or revenue-
Aug 810 min read


FDA Medical Device Databases: Complete Search Guide 2025
FDA maintains 15+ medical device databases containing approval data , adverse events , manufacturer information , and regulatory guidance . The most critical are the 510(k) database for predicate devices, PMA database for Class III research, Product Classification for device codes, and MAUDE for safety intelligence. Smart companies use these databases for competitive intelligence , faster regulatory submissions , and market analysis . Most regulatory professionals waste hour
Jul 2411 min read


What Is FDA's eSTAR? Electronic Submission Template Guide 2025
eSTAR  is FDA’s interactive PDF template that structures medical-device submissions in the same layout reviewers use, with built-in...
Jul 37 min read


FDA eSTAR for SaMD: What Changes After Oct 1 2025?
Starting October 1, 2025 , all De Novo requests for SaMD  must be submitted using the FDA’s eSTAR template . This shift brings new module...
May 203 min read


510(k) Submission Checklist for Medical Devices: What to Include
A 510(k) shows your device is substantially equivalent to a cleared predicate. Use this checklist to build the submission in the order...
Oct 8, 20246 min read


Maximizing Your Complizen AI Experience: How to Interact with AI for the Best Results
In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a key role in making complex tasks easier and faster. For those in the medical...
Sep 9, 20245 min read
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