# K152319: Auris Robotic Endoscopy System (ARES)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc.
- Decided: May 26, 2016 after 283 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 K071530 (2007). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K071530: Karl Storz Video Flexible Video Ent Endoscope System, KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (2007) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The Auris Robotic Endoscopy System (ARES) is intended to provide bronchoscopic visualization of patient airways.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K152319
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology