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

FDA Recall Z-1566-2026 · Posted 2026-03-20

Recalling FirmErbe USA Inc
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeGEH
Date Initiated2026-02-12
Product Quantity64216 units

Reason for Recall

Probes may rupture/burst during activation

Firm Action

On May 5, 2026, ERBE USA issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall Expansion notification via E-Mail. The expansion was issued due to new lot numbers that may cause the same failure mode. The original notification was issued on Feb. 12, 2026. ERBE asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Discontinue use of the products with the affected lot numbers. 2. Examine your inventory, remove, and quarantine any identified devices with the affected lot numbers 3. Ensure all applicable personnel within the vicinity of device activation carefully read the content of this notification. If affected product has been transferred to a different location, please ensure that location and personnel receive a copy of this notification. 4. Please contact Erbe at [email protected] or 678-483-8499, to obtain a Return Material Authorization number 5. Please complete the Response Form and return to Erbe 6. If you have further distributed this product, identify your locations, and forward this notification to them. 7. Erbe requests you to report any complaints, including any instances of ruptures/bursts, to our Technical Service Department at 770-955-4400. Adverse events experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution, including Puerto Rico.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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