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Vortex Surgical recallZ-1245-2026 · Vortex Surgical Inc. · initiated Dec 16, 2025

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Vortex Surgical Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

There may be voids located in the seal of Tyvek pouches associated with identified catalog numbers and lots. A compromised sterile barrier has potential of bioburden contamination which could lead to infection.

FDA root cause category: Employee error

What the company is doing

On December 16, 2025, the firm began notifying customers via "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of affected product and to return product for Vortex Surgical to evaluate the seals; use UPS account 23623Y to ship unused products to Vortex Surgical Inc for replacement or refund at: Attn: Andrew Ritts Recall Tyvek Seal, Vortex Surgical Inc., 4 Research Park Dr., Suite 124, St. Charles, MO 63304; complete and return the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form via mail or email to: [email protected]. Actions have been implemented to improve training of individuals associated with sealing and inspecting seals to prevent reoccurrence. The sealer associated with the issue is being updated to include a guard to prevent reoccurrence. If you have any questions, contact the Director of Regulatory Affairs at 635-778-4350 or email to: [email protected] from 8am to 5pm.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1245-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Dec 16, 2025
Posted by the FDA
Feb 4, 2026
Recalling firm
Vortex Surgical Inc.
Quantity
14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)
Product code
HQB
FDA submissions
K220263
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI, VA; and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Australia, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam.

Product description

Vortex Surgical 1. 23GA Laser Probe Curved Cat No. VS0120.23 2. 25GA Laser Probe Curved Cat No. VS0120.25 3. 25GA Laser Probe Flex-Tip Cat No. VS0130.25 4. 25GA Laser Probe Illuminated Curved Cat No. VS0125.25B 5. 25GA Laser Probe MaxReach Cat No. VS0140.25 6. 25GA Laser Probe Straight Cat No. VS0110.25

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

1. 23GA Laser Probe Curved Pouch UDI 810123480036 Box UDI 810123480180 Lot 2411027 2. 25GA Laser Probe Curved Pouch UDI 810123480043 Box UDI 810123480197 Lot 2411026 3. 25GA Laser Probe Flex-Tip Pouch UDI 810123480111 Box UDI 810123480265 Lot 2411024 2411031 4. 25GA Laser Probe Illuminated Curved Pouch UDI 810123480098 Box UDI 810123480241 Lot 2411025 5. 25GA Laser Probe MaxReach Pouch UDI 810123480135 Box UDI 810123480289 Lot 2410029 2411023 6. 25GA Laser Probe Straight Pouch UDI 810123480012 Box UDI 810123480166 Lot 2411030

Devices named in this recall

6 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 98255).

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