ERBECRYO 2 Cryosurgical Unit Model/Catalog Number: 10402-000
FDA device recall Z-2938-2026 · posted 2026-08-12 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Erbe USA Inc
- 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.
- Action taken
- 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
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- GEH
- Quantity affected
- 11226 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution including in the states and territories of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, I
- Date initiated
- 2026-06-26
- Date posted
- 2026-08-12
- Location
- Marietta, GA
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