Vortex Surgical Inc.: 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

Recall number

Z-1246-2026

Recalling firm

Vortex Surgical Inc.

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

Status

Open, Classified

Initiated

2025-12-16

Posted

2026-02-04

Terminated

not on file

Reason

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.

Root cause

Employee error

Action

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: ARitts@VortexSurgical.com. 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: ARitts@VortexSurgical.com from 8am to 5pm.

Quantity

14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)

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.

Lot, serial or model codes

1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip Pouch UDI 810123483716 Box UDI 810123483792 Lot 2410031 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip Pouch UDI 810123483730 Box UDI 810123483815 Lot 2410034 3. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable Pouch UDI 810123483761 Box UDI 810123483846 Lot 2410033 4. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip Pouch UDI 810123483723 Box UDI 810123483808 Lot 2410032 2410058 2411022; 5. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip Pouch UDI 810123483747 Box UDI 810123483822 Lot 2410035 6. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable Pouch UDI 810123483778 Box UDI 810123483853 Lot 2412025 7. 27G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable Pouch UDI 810123483785 Box UDI 810123483860 Lot 2411021

510(k) numbers

["K220263"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

HQB

Firm FEI

3013002167

Firm city

Saint Charles

Firm state

MO

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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