FDA recall record

Erbe USA ERBECRYO 2 Cryosurgical Unit recall — FDA Z-2938-2026

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…

Class IIclassification
Z-2938-2026official record ID
Aug 19, 2026report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2938-2026
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmErbe USA Inc.
Report dateAug 19, 2026
Recall initiation dateJun 26, 2026
Quantity11226 units
LocationMarietta, GA, United States

Official product description

ERBECRYO 2 Cryosurgical Unit Model/Catalog Number: 10402-000

Why the product was recalled

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.

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution including in the states and territories of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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