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Healthtronics, Inc.: HealthTronics Endocare 3.8mm RenalCryo Cryoprobe, R3.8L. The Endocare CryoProbe is an accessory probe intended for use with the CryoCare Surgical System, for freezing and ablation of tissue.

Recall number
Z-0825-2013
Recalling firm
Healthtronics, Inc.
Product
HealthTronics Endocare 3.8mm RenalCryo Cryoprobe, R3.8L. The Endocare CryoProbe is an accessory probe intended for use with the CryoCare Surgical System, for freezing and ablation of tissue.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-12-20
Posted
2013-02-15
Terminated
2013-04-22
Reason
The Endocare 3.8mm RenalCryo Cryoprobe is being recalled because the label on the outer box has the incorrect expiration date.
Root cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Action
Healthtronics sent an Urgent Device Recall letter dated December 20, 2012, to all affected customers that allows tracking. The letter included a suggested format/content for a correction status/acknowledgement letter. The customer was requested to complete the verification section of the recall letter and return all affected products to Healthtronics. A return material authorization (RMA) and pre-paid FedEx return labels was provided for all customers. All affected Healthtronics field personnell were notified of the recall via email. For questions regarding this recall call 512-439-8355.
Quantity
50 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, FL, GA, NC, NJ, OH, TX, and WI
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot 10180, Expiration date on box is 2105-07. Model Number R3.8L
510(k) numbers
["K101333"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GEH
Firm FEI
3008262715
Firm city
Austin
Firm state
TX
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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