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Erbe Cryoprobe Recall - Rupture Risk

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Filed April 1st, 2026
Detected April 7th, 2026
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Summary

FDA issued a Class I recall for Erbe USA Inc. Flexible Cryoprobe (REF: 20402-401) due to risk of rupture or burst during device activation. The recall (Z-1566-2026) affects products distributed nationwide in the US including Puerto Rico. Class I is the most serious recall classification, indicating reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

What changed

FDA classified a Class I recall for Erbe USA Inc. Flexible Cryoprobe models REF: 20402-401 (OD 1.1mm, L1.15mm with oversheath OD 2.6mm, L817mm). The devices may rupture or burst during activation, posing a serious risk of injury or death to patients during surgical procedures. Affected products were distributed nationwide including Puerto Rico.\n\nHealthcare providers must immediately stop using these cryoprobe devices and return all affected units to Erbe USA Inc. per the recall instructions. As a Class I recall, this is the highest priority enforcement action requiring urgent response. Facilities should check their inventory for model REF: 20402-401 and contact Erbe to coordinate returns.

What to do next

  1. Cease use of Erbe Flexible Cryoprobe REF: 20402-401 immediately upon discovery
  2. Quarantine all affected devices in inventory
  3. Contact Erbe USA Inc. to arrange return of affected products

Source document (simplified)

Erbe USA Inc

Device Recalls (Class I)

← All Device Recalls (Class I) Class I Z-1566-2026 · 20260401 · Ongoing

Product

Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 1.1mm, L1.15mm) w/ oversheath (OD2.6mm, L817mm) REF: 20402-401 STERILEEO. For surgical use

Reason for Recall

Probes may rupture/burst during activation

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution, including Puerto Rico.

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Source

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Classification

Agency
FDA
Filed
April 1st, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
Z-1566-2026

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers Healthcare providers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Medical Device Distribution Medical Device Use
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Medical Devices
Operational domain
Clinical Operations
Topics
Product Safety Healthcare

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