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Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 1.7mm, L1.15mm) recallZ-1567-2026 · Erbe USA Inc · initiated Feb 12, 2026

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Erbe USA Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Probes may rupture/burst during activation

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1567-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Feb 12, 2026
Posted by the FDA
Mar 20, 2026
Recalling firm
Erbe USA Inc
Quantity
8,284 units
Product code
GEH
FDA submissions
K190651
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution, including Puerto Rico.

Product description

Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 1.7mm, L1.15mm) REF: 20402-410. For surgical use

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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UDI: 04050147021822/Expanded Lots: WO472495 WO472496 WO472497 WO472612 WO472613 WO472614 WO473666 WO473667 WO473668 WO473669 WO473670 WO473791 WO476977 WO476978 WO476979 WO476980 WO477011 WO477012 WO477031 WO477511 WO477512 WO477661 WO477662 WO477663 WO477664 WO478276 WO478277 WO478278 WO478279 WO478313 WO478845 WO478846 WO479954 WO479955 WO479956 WO480079; Initial Lots: WO459860 WO462187 WO462322 WO462390 WO462391 WO462392 WO462393 WO462396 WO462677 WO462678 WO463323 WO463324 WO463325 WO463326 WO463386 WO463387 WO464280 WO464281 WO464282 WO464283 WO464284 WO465059 WO465060 WO465061 WO465062 WO467876 WO467877 WO467878 WO467879 WO468225 WO468226 WO468227 WO468642 WO468643 WO468644 WO468645 WO468647 WO468671 WO468672 WO468673 WO468674 WO469361 WO469362 WO469363 W2459858 W2459958 W2462283 W2463593 W2465596 W2465623 W2465693 W2465768 W2468859 W2470050 W2470051 W2470052 W4465597

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

3 devices cleared under K190651 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 98429).

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