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
- Company
- Vortex Surgical Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- December 16, 2025
- Posted
- February 4, 2026
- Recall Number
- Z-1246-2026
- Quantity
- 14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)
- Firm Location
- Saint Charles, MO
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.
Lot / Code Info
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
Root Cause
Employee error
Action Taken
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.