FDA recall Z-1246-2026

Vortex Surgical Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Oertli 1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401113 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401213 3. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401323 4. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401115 5. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401215 6. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401325 7. 27G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401327

Reason for recall

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.

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.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2025-12-16
Report date
2026-02-11
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Saint Charles, MO, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1246-2026