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Critical RiskFDA Device
Medical Devices/Surgical Equipment

Erbe Flexible Cryoprobes Recalled for Rupture and Bursting Risk

Agency Publication Date: March 20, 2026
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Summary

Erbe USA Inc. has recalled approximately 40,952 Flexible Cryoprobes used in surgical procedures because the probes may rupture or burst during activation. This defect affects three different models of the flexible probes, including those sold with oversheaths. Consumers should be aware that this is a voluntary, firm-initiated recall distributed nationwide across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Risk

The probes may rupture or burst while being used during surgery, which could lead to internal injury or surgical complications for the patient. No specific injuries have been reported in the recall notice, but the risk level is classified as critical.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have any affected Flexible Cryoprobes by checking the product model numbers (REF) 20402-401, 20402-410, or 20402-411 on the device packaging.
  2. Check the lot numbers and Unique Device Identifier (UDI) codes printed on your product labels. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Stop using the recalled device. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.
  4. Call the FDA: 1-888-463-6332 (1-888-INFO-FDA) or visit www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled device. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.

Affected Products

Product: Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 1.1mm, L1.15mm) w/ oversheath (OD2.6mm, L817mm)
Model / REF:
20402-401
Lot Numbers (253):
WO461310
WO461311
WO461312
WO461314
WO461315
WO461829
WO461831
WO461832
WO461833
WO461834
WO461835
WO461842
WO461843
WO461844
WO461847
WO461848
WO462117
WO462118
WO462119
WO462120
WO462121
WO462122
WO462123
WO462124
WO462125
WO462128
WO462129
WO462130
WO462373
WO462374
WO462375
WO462376
WO462377
WO462378
WO462379
WO462380
WO462387
WO462388
WO462389
WO462397
WO462825
WO462826
WO462827
WO462828
WO462829
WO462830
WO462831
WO462838
WO462839
WO462840
UDI:
04050147021785

STERILEEO. For surgical use

Product: Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 1.7mm, L1.15mm)
Model / REF:
20402-410
Lot Numbers (57):
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
UDI:
04050147021822

For surgical use

Product: Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 2.4mm, L1.15mm)
Model / REF:
20402-411
Lot Numbers:
WO461840
WO461846
WO462097
W2462284
WO463327
WO463328
WO463388
W2463594
WO464285
WO464286
WO465063
WO465064
W4465351
W2465601
W2465689
W2465749
W2465769
WO467873
WO467874
WO467875
WO468648
WO468649
WO469364
W2459861
W2459862
W2459863
UDI:
04050147021846

For surgical use

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98429
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Erbe USA Inc
Sold By: hospitals; surgical centers; medical supply distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (33390 units; 5154 units; 2408 units)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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