Convenience Kits recallZ-1249-2026 · Vortex Surgical Inc. · initiated Dec 16, 2025
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- 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.
- 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.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
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-1249-2026
- 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
- KDD
- 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
Convenience Kits 1. 25GA Convenience Kit - FNX VS0644.25-FNX 2. 25GA Convenience Kit - FXX VS0644.25-FXX 3.25GA Convenience Kit - XES VS0644.25-XES
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
1. 25GA Convenience Kit - FNX Pouch UDI 810123482917 Box UDI 810123482924 Lot 2410055 2. 25GA Convenience Kit - FXX Pouch UDI 810123482429 Box UDI 810123482443 Lot 2411028 3. 25GA Convenience Kit - XES Pouch UDI 810123482412 Box UDI 810123482436 Lot 2410057
Devices named in this recall
2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Vortex Surgical Inc VS0644.25-XESVortex Surgical, Inc. · Kit, Surgical Instrument, Disposable1 recall0 reports
- Vortex Surgical Inc VS0644.25-FXXVortex Surgical, Inc. · Kit, Surgical Instrument, Disposable1 recall0 reports
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 98255).
- Z-1245-2026 · Open, ClassifiedVortex 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 Ill…
- Z-1247-2026 · Open, ClassifiedVortex Disposable Forceps and Cannula 1. 23GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.23 2. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.25 3. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM VS0744.25 4. 25GA ACTU8 Forcep…
- Z-1248-2026 · Open, Classified25GA Subretinal Injection Cannula VS0220.25
- Z-1250-2026 · Open, ClassifiedVortex Surgical 25GA I.D.D. Internal Delivery Device, VS0250.25
- Z-1252-2026 · Open, ClassifiedVortex Surgical I2 Injection Kit, VS0500
- Z-1254-2026 · Open, ClassifiedVortex Surgical TID Pharos Illuminated Depressor, VS0801B
- Z-1255-2026 · Open, ClassifiedVortex Surgical 25GA Backflush, VS0270.25; 25GA Backflush Retractable, VS0275.27
- Z-1256-2026 · Open, ClassifiedVortex Surgical Lindsell Sutured IOL Marker, VS0390 - Scleral Marker
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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