The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1568-2026·Announced 2026-04-01

Erbe flexible cryoprobe 20402-411 recalled as Class I over rupture

Erbe USA is recalling the Flexible Cryoprobe REF 20402-411 because the probes may rupture or burst during activation. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The rubric states an FDA Class I recall is never scored below 4, and this record carries a Class I classification with no reported deaths in the source.

Plain-English summary

Erbe USA Inc is recalling the Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 2.4 mm, L1.15 mm), REF 20402-411, for surgical use. About 3,603 units were distributed nationwide in the United States including Puerto Rico.

The probes may rupture or burst during activation. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, its most serious category.

Affected product carries UDI 04050147021846, across expanded lots beginning WO472498 and initial lots beginning WO461840.

Facilities can identify affected probes by the REF, UDI and lot numbers above, and may contact Erbe USA Inc for further information.

The recalled product

Product
Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 2.4mm, L1.15mm) REF: 20402-411. For surgical use
Manufacturer
Erbe USA Inc
Hazard
  • probe-rupture
  • surgical-risk
  • class-i-recall

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.