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ERBECRYO 2 Cryosurgical Unit Model/Catalog Number: 10402-000

FDA Recall Z-2938-2026 · Posted 2026-08-12

Recalling FirmErbe USA Inc
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeGEH
Date Initiated2026-06-26
Product Quantity11226 units

Reason for Recall

A strong pull on the high-pressure transfer hose of cryosurgical unit may lead to pneumatic short circuit between he gas inlet and the connector resulting in CO2 leaking into the return path, leading to excessive pressure causing the cryoprobe to rupture.

Firm Action

On June 26, 2026, Erbe USA issued a Urgent: Medical Device Correction update notification to affected consignees via multiple methods ( Email/Website/Hand delivery). ERBE ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. We request the ERBECRYO 2 Unit be made available to the Erbe Representative to install the (V)1.0.4 Software. The Erbe Representative will perform all tasks required to update the software. 2. Confirm acknowledgement with Erbe Representative on-site. 3. Share this notice with all users within your facility. 4.While awaiting software update, there is no change of the Cryosurgical Unit s intended use or performance. Please continue to follow all warnings, instructions, guidelines, etc. involved with the Unit and Cryoprobe.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution including in the states and territories of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K190651ERBECRYO 2 Cryosurgical Unit; ERBECRYO 2 1-pedal footswitch, Extension cable f. ERBECRYO 2 footswitch; Flexible Cryoprobe; ERBECRYO 2 Cart, VIO-Cart, Wire basket; Connecting hoses, switching valves, adapterErbe Elektromedizin GmbH · 2020-01-07

Official Source

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

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