Comparison
LA Vascular vs the FDA 510(k), PMA and AccessGUDID databases: interventional radiology devices grouped by what they do
Use the FDA databases when you need the official record for a device, of any kind. Use LA Vascular when you want the interventional radiology devices for one job, such as IVC filters or embolic beads, listed together by maker with sizes and a link back to the FDA record. Our library is built from FDA records and covers interventional radiology only.
Side by side
| LA Vascular device library | FDA 510(k) database | FDA PMA database | AccessGUDID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it contains | Interventional radiology devices grouped by type, with makers, product lines, sizes, MRI status and links to the FDA record. | Releasable 510(k) records: device name, applicant, product code, dates, decision and a Summary or Statement PDF. | Approved PMA records for Class III devices: device, applicant, dates, approval order, safety and effectiveness summary and labeling. | Device identification data for devices with a Unique Device Identifier: brand, model, company, description, MRI safety, size and more. |
| How you search it | Browse by device type, procedure or maker, or use the Device Finder to filter by size. | A form: 510(k) number, applicant, device name, product code, panel, decision and dates. | A form: applicant, device, product code, PMA number, dates and advisory committee. | A search box, plus an advanced query builder across its fields. |
| Devices side by side | Yes. One table per device type lists each maker's product lines and sizes. | Not stated. We saw no compare control. | Not stated. We saw no compare control. | Not stated. We saw no compare control. |
| Plain-language summaries | Yes. A short overview of each device type and the procedures that use it. | Not stated as plain language. Records link to a Summary or Statement PDF. | Not stated as plain language. Records link to the Summary of Safety and Effectiveness. | Not stated. Records are structured fields with a device description. |
| How often it is updated | Built from FDA records. Update schedule: not published. | FDA says once a week. | FDA says once a week. | Every business day. |
| Cost | Free. | Not stated. We saw no payment step. | Not stated. We saw no payment step. | Not stated. We saw no payment step. |
| Account needed | No. | Not stated. Pages loaded without sign-in. | Not stated. Pages loaded without sign-in. | Not stated. The public search loaded without sign-in. |
| Who it is for | Doctors, trainees, hospital buyers and patients looking at interventional radiology devices. | Not stated. The page is written in regulatory terms. | Not stated. | Everyone, including patients, caregivers, health care providers, hospitals and industry. |
Details from the FDA and National Library of Medicine public pages, checked November 11, 2026: FDA 510(k) database · FDA PMA database · FDA medical device databases · AccessGUDID · About GUDID. "Not stated" means the page did not say it on that date.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the FDA 510(k) or PMA database if
- You need the official clearance or approval record.
- You are looking up a device outside interventional radiology.
- You already have a 510(k) number, PMA number or product code.
- You want to download the full data files.
Choose AccessGUDID if
- You need the identifier, model numbers or MRI safety status for one exact device.
- You want data that is updated every business day.
- You need the data through an API or a full download.
Choose LA Vascular if
- You want every device of one type, such as IVC filters or embolic beads, in one table.
- You want to compare makers and sizes without opening record after record.
- You want a short plain overview before reading the FDA record.
- You want the procedure, its typical price and the anatomy linked from the same page.
Who LA Vascular suits best
The device library fits a trainee, a referring doctor or a hospital buyer who asks a question the FDA forms are not built for: which devices exist for this job, who makes them and in what sizes.
It does not replace the FDA record. Each product links back to it, and the FDA databases stay the place to confirm a clearance or approval. LA Vascular does not sell or quote devices.
Common questions
How do I compare FDA-cleared interventional radiology devices?
Open a device type on LA Vascular, such as IVC filters or atherectomy devices. The table lists each maker's product lines and the sizes filed with the FDA, and each product links to its FDA record.
What is the difference between a 510(k) and a PMA?
A 510(k) is a premarket notification showing a device is substantially equivalent to one already on the market. A PMA is premarket approval, the route for Class III devices. The FDA keeps a separate database for each.
Is the FDA 510(k) database free to search?
The FDA page does not state a cost. When we checked on November 11, 2026, the search form and records opened without payment or sign-in.
Where does LA Vascular get its device information?
From FDA records, including 510(k) clearances and the device identification database. Sizes are shown as listed there, so confirm them with the maker's instructions for use.
Does LA Vascular sell medical devices?
No. LA Vascular does not sell or quote devices. It lists makers and links to FDA records so you can compare options.
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For education only, not medical advice. Device details come from FDA records; confirm sizes and indications with the maker's instructions for use. LA Vascular does not sell devices. Other product names belong to their owners and are used only to identify them.