Erbe USA recalls flexible cryoprobes (OD 1.7mm, L1.15mm) REF 20402-410 for surgical use due to potential rupture during activation. Affected units include specific lots and expanded lots listed in the recall.
Probes may rupture/burst during activation
Erbe USA recalls certain flexible cryoprobes used in surgery because they may rupture or burst when activated. This could lead to serious injury if the device fails during use. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The cryoprobes may rupture or burst when activated, potentially causing injury to the user or patient. This risk occurs during normal surgical use when the device is being activated for freezing tissue.
Surgical professionals who use the recalled cryoprobes are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices may be affected if the probe ruptures during the procedure.
Check the product's lot numbers: Expanded lots include WO472495 through WO479956 and W2459858 through W4465597. The device has a reference number of 20402-410 and is used for surgical procedures.
Verify if your cryoprobes have expanded lots listed in the recall (e.g., WO472495 to WO479956 or W2459858 to W4465597).
Reach out to Erbe USA for further assistance or to confirm if your specific unit is affected.
The recalled cryoprobes are flexible cryoprobes with an outer diameter of 1.7mm and length of 1.15mm, reference number 20402-410, used for surgical procedures.
Check the lot numbers on your cryoprobes; affected units include expanded lots from WO472495 to WO479956 and specific lots listed in the recall notice.
Contact Erbe USA to confirm if your unit is affected and follow their instructions for next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Erbe to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1567-2026 — Erbe Erbe Hello, I own a Erbe that is covered by recall Z-1567-2026 from Erbe. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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