Z-1246-2026Class II

Oertli 1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401113 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401213 3. 23G...

Name: Z-1246-2026 Oertli 1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401113 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401213 3. 23G...
Creator: Vortex Surgical Inc.
Published: 2025-12-16
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Vortex Surgical, Inc. / initiated 2025-12-16 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Vortex Surgical Inc. began a recall of 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... on 2025-12-16. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1246-2026
Classification: Class II
Status: Open, Classified
Initiated: 2025-12-16
Posted: 2026-02-04
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
Product code: HQB Photocoagulator And Accessories
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.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA 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: [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.
Quantity in commerce: 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.
Product codes and lots: 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

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1246-2026
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1244-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1245-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1246-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1247-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1248-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1249-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1250-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1251-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1252-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1253-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1254-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1255-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04
Z-1256-2026	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2026-02-11	2026-02-04

Product code HQB

K220263Class IIVortex Surgical Laser Probes, Vortex Surgical Illuminated Laser Probes, Vortex Surgical Endoilluminators, Vortex Surgical ChandeliersVortex Surgical, Inc. / cleared 2022-11-03

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)