FDA recall Z-1247-2026

Vortex Surgical Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Vortex 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 Forceps ILM -Myopic VS0744.25-35 5. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Pro-Grip VS0713.25 6. 25GA ACTU8 Talon Forceps ILM VS0752.25 7. 25GA ACTU8 Talon Forceps Pro-Grip VS0751.25 8. 27GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM VS0744.27 9. 23GA Soft Tip Cannula VS0200.23 10. 23GA Soft Tip Cannula - 0.5mm VS0205.23 11. 25GA Soft Tip Cannula VS0200.25 12. 25GA Soft Tip Cannula - 0.5mm VS0205.25 13. 25GA Soft Tip Cannula - 0.5mm - Bulk VS0205.25B 14. 25GA Soft Tip Cannula-Bulk VS0200.25B 15. 27GA Soft Tip Cannula VS0200.27

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-1247-2026