Cleared Special

K142315 - MINOP Disposable Introducer 26F

K142315 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MINOP Disposable Introducer 26F by Aesculap, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code GWG) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 87-day FDA review.

K142315 · Aesculap, Inc. · Neurology device
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K142315 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MINOP Disposable Introducer 26F. Classified as Endoscope, Neurological (product code GWG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Aesculap, Inc. (Center Valley, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 14, 2014 after a review of 87 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1480 - the FDA neurology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K142315 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 19, 2014
Decision Date November 14, 2014
Days to Decision 87 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
61d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 87d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GWG Endoscope, Neurological
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1480
Definition If The Device Is Reusable, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

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