--- title: "Vortex Surgical Inc. Recalls: Agency-Reported Status and History (Oct 1, 2026) | Is It on Recall" description: "Search Vortex Surgical Inc. recall records, lots, firms and dates. Reported status can be incomplete; use the linked agency notice for current instructions." url: https://isitonrecall.com/brand/vortex-surgical-inc/ updated: 2026-10-01 site: "Is It on Recall" language: en --- [Home](https://isitonrecall.com/) / Brand archive # Vortex Surgical Inc. recall records **14** reported ongoing 15 records in this archive. Latest source date Dec 16, 2025. FDA enforcement status can lag behind the recall lifecycle. An empty search or a reported termination is not a personal product-safety determination. Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/). ## Records and reported status Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Volk Single Use Vitrectomy Lenses 1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens, Catalog VFD 2. Volk Magnifying Lens, Catalog VMD](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1244-2026-volk-single-use-vitrectomy-lenses-1-flat-vitrectomy-lens-catalog-vfd-2-volk-magnifying-lens-catalog/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Volk Single Use Vitrectomy Lenses 1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens, Catalog VFD 2. Volk Magnifying Lens, C...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1244-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Vortex Surgical 1. 23GA Laser Probe Curved Cat No. VS0120.23 2. 25GA Laser Probe Curved Cat No. VS0120.25 3. 25GA Laser Probe Flex-Tip Cat No. VS0130.25 4. 25GA Laser Probe Illu...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1245-2026-vortex-surgical-1-23ga-laser-probe-curved-cat-no-vs0120-23-2-25ga-laser-probe-curved-cat-no-vs0120-2/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Vortex Surgical 1. 23GA Laser Probe Curved Cat No. VS0120.23 2. 25GA Laser Probe Curved Cat No. V...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1245-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [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 F...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1246-2026-oertli-1-23g-laser-probe-os4-flex-tip-vk401113-2-23g-laser-probe-os4-illuminated-flex-tip-vk401213-3/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Oertli 1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401113 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1246-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [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...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1247-2026-vortex-disposable-forceps-and-cannula-1-23ga-actu8-forceps-adaptive-vs0740-23-2-25ga-actu8-forceps-a/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Vortex Disposable Forceps and Cannula 1. 23GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.23 2. 25GA ACTU8 Forc...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1247-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [25GA Subretinal Injection Cannula VS0220.25](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1248-2026-25ga-subretinal-injection-cannula-vs0220-25/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for 25GA Subretinal Injection Cannula VS0220.25](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1248-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Convenience Kits 1. 25GA Convenience Kit - FNX VS0644.25-FNX 2. 25GA Convenience Kit - FXX VS0644.25-FXX 3.25GA Convenience Kit - XES VS0644.25-XES](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1249-2026-convenience-kits-1-25ga-convenience-kit-fnx-vs0644-25-fnx-2-25ga-convenience-kit-fxx-vs0644-25-fxx-3/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Convenience Kits 1. 25GA Convenience Kit - FNX VS0644.25-FNX 2. 25GA Convenience Kit - FXX VS0644...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1249-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Vortex Surgical 25GA I.D.D. Internal Delivery Device, VS0250.25](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1250-2026-vortex-surgical-25ga-i-d-d-internal-delivery-device-vs0250-25/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Vortex Surgical 25GA I.D.D. Internal Delivery Device, VS0250.25](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1250-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Tecfen Retractable Membrane Polisher, QTPR1267-23](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1251-2026-tecfen-retractable-membrane-polisher-qtpr1267-23/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Tecfen Retractable Membrane Polisher, QTPR1267-23](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1251-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Vortex Surgical I2 Injection Kit, VS0500](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1252-2026-vortex-surgical-i2-injection-kit-vs0500/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Vortex Surgical I2 Injection Kit, VS0500](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1252-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Rumex Disposable Diamond Dusted ILM Elevator, 12-7523](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1253-2026-rumex-disposable-diamond-dusted-ilm-elevator-12-7523/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Rumex Disposable Diamond Dusted ILM Elevator, 12-7523](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1253-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Vortex Surgical TID Pharos Illuminated Depressor, VS0801B](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1254-2026-vortex-surgical-tid-pharos-illuminated-depressor-vs0801b/) XXX Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Vortex Surgical TID Pharos Illuminated Depressor, VS0801B](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1254-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Vortex Surgical 25GA Backflush, VS0270.25; 25GA Backflush Retractable, VS0275.27](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1255-2026-vortex-surgical-25ga-backflush-vs0270-25-25ga-backflush-retractable-vs0275-27/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Vortex Surgical 25GA Backflush, VS0270.25; 25GA Backflush Retractable, VS0275.27](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1255-2026%22) Dec 16, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Vortex Surgical Lindsell Sutured IOL Marker, VS0390 - Scleral Marker](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1256-2026-vortex-surgical-lindsell-sutured-iol-marker-vs0390-scleral-marker/) 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. Class II Reported ongoing 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;... [Official source for Vortex Surgical Lindsell Sutured IOL Marker, VS0390 - Scleral Marker](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1256-2026%22) Nov 19, 2025 FDA device enforcement ### [Vortex Surgical 25ga Illuminated Flex-Tip Laser Probe, Catalog Number VS0135.25;](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1004-2026-vortex-surgical-25ga-illuminated-flex-tip-laser-probe-catalog-number-vs0135-25/) Reason for the voluntary recall is some products in this lot are not passing through a 25ga cannula smoothly. Class II Reported ongoing Distribution: US and Japan [Official source for Vortex Surgical 25ga Illuminated Flex-Tip Laser Probe, Catalog Number VS0135.25;](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1004-2026%22) Dec 18, 2023 FDA device enforcement ### [Vortex Surgical ACTU8 FORCEPS, 25 GA, ADAPTIVE, REF VS0740.25](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0970-2024-vortex-surgical-actu8-forceps-25-ga-adaptive-ref-vs0740-25/) Reason for the voluntary recall is residue was identified on the two forceps tips of a customer in Korea. The residue is associated with one lot of forceps tips which were utilized in two lots of ACTU8 Adaptive Forceps Tips occurring in 0.25% of those lots. Class II Reported terminated Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, WA, MN, MI, IA and the country of Republic of Korea [Official source for Vortex Surgical ACTU8 FORCEPS, 25 GA, ADAPTIVE, REF VS0740.25](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0970-2024%22) ## Reasons in these listed records - 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. - XXX - Reason for the voluntary recall is some products in this lot are not passing through a 25ga cannula smoothly. - Reason for the voluntary recall is residue was identified on the two forceps tips of a customer in Korea. The residue is associated with one lot of forceps tips which were utilized in two lots of ACTU8 Adaptive Forceps Tips occurring in 0.25% of those lots. These examples come from this result page and are not a ranking of every recall reason. ## Checking Vortex Surgical Inc. ### Is there a recall on vortex surgical inc. right now? This archive contains 15 records, including 14 with agency-reported ongoing status. The status field can be incomplete or stale. Open the current official notice and match your exact product. ### How do I check my package or product? Compare the product, firm and lot, date, model or serial identifiers with the notice. [Use the label-check guide](https://isitonrecall.com/guides/read-lot-codes/) if you need help locating an identifier. ### Does a matching name mean every item is included? A name is a search match. The agency notice sets the affected products and identifiers. Do not assume that every item with the same name or brand belongs to the recall. ### What if the search finds no matching record? This search has source and keyword limits. 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