# K142315: MINOP Disposable Introducer 26F

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Aesculap, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 14, 2014 after 87 days
- Product code: GWG (Endoscope, Neurological)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 882.1480
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Most influential descendants
- K210251: ClearPath Disposable Introducer (2021), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The MINOP® Disposable Introducer is indicated to obtain and maintain a temporary pathway into the ventricular system of the brain. The purpose of the Minop® Disposable introducer is to obtain and maintain a temporary pathway to the ventricular system of the patient. The Minop® Disposable Introducer is designed to be split lengthwise and peeled down to the skull level of the patient, accommodating different depth requirements.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K142315
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology