# K013111: Exhale Probe

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.
- Decided: Oct 1, 2001 after 13 days
- Product code: EOQ (Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4680
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K010649 (2001). 2 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K010649: Exhale Doppler System, Broncus Technologies, Inc. (2001) Summary page 2.
- K011267: Exhale RF Probe, Broncus Technologies, Inc. (2001) Summary page 2.

## Indications for use
The Exhale Probe is intended for blood-flow detection and electrosurgery procedures (i.e. coagulation/cauterization, hemostasis, etc.) in the upper airways and tracheobronchial tree through a bronchoscope.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K013111
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology