Erbe Cryoprobe Recall - Rupture Risk
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
- Cease use of Erbe Flexible Cryoprobe REF: 20402-401 immediately upon discovery
- Quarantine all affected devices in inventory
- 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.
Source: openFDA Enforcement API
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