--- title: "Vortex Disposable Forceps and Cannula 1. 23GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.2... — FDA record Z-1247-2026 | Is It on Recall" description: "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 biob" url: 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/ updated: 2026-10-01 site: "Is It on Recall" language: en --- [Recall archive](https://isitonrecall.com/archives/) / FDA device enforcement # Vortex Disposable Forceps and Cannula 1. 23GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.23 2. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.... — FDA record Z-1247-2026 Reported ongoing Status as reported in the agency record. FDA warns that enforcement status may not track the current recall lifecycle; check the current official notice. Source date Dec 16, 2025. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026. 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/). ## What the record says - **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**: 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. - **Classification**: Class II - **Recalling firm**: Vortex Surgical Inc. - **Quantity**: 14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS) - **Agency-reported status**: Ongoing - **Source record identifier**: Z-1247-2026 [Open the official record](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1247-2026%22) [What the recall classes mean](https://isitonrecall.com/guides/recall-classes/). Classification is an agency assessment, not individual medical advice. ## Lot and product identifiers | Label field | Details supplied by the agency | | --- | --- | | Lot, code or applicability | 1. 23GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive Pouch UDI 810123481125 Box UDI 810123481538 Lot 2411009 2. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive Pouch UDI 810123481132 Box UDI 810123481545 Lot 2410051 3. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM Pouch UDI 810123481231 Box UDI 810123481644 Lot 2410021 2410053 2411006 4. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM -Myopic Pouch UDI 810123481248 Box UDI 810123481651 Lot 2410059 5. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Pro-Grip Pouch UDI 810123481101 Box UDI 810123481514 Lot 2410050 2411011 6. 25GA ACTU8 Talon Forceps ILM Pouch UDI 810123481835 Box UDI 810123481859 Lot 2411003 7. 25GA ACTU8 Talon Forceps Pro-Grip Pouch UDI 810123482375 Box UDI 810123482405 Lot 2410060 8. 27GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM Pouch UDI 810123481255 Box UDI 810123481668 Lot 2410054 9. 23GA Soft Tip Cannula UDI Pouch 810123480302 Box UDI 810123480562 Lot 2410037 10. 23GA Soft Tip Cannula - 0.5mm UDI Pouch 810123480388 Box UDI 810123480661 Lot 2411032 11. 25GA Soft Tip Cannula UDI Pouch 810123480319 Box UDI 810123480586 Lot 2410039 12. 25GA Soft Tip Cannula - 0.5mm UDI Pouch 810123480395 Box UDI 810123480678 Lot 2410041 13. 25GA Soft Tip Cannula - 0.5mm - Bulk UDI Pouch 810123480395 Box UDI 810123481927 Lot 2410042 2411018 14. 25GA Soft Tip Cannula-Bulk UDI Pouch 810123480319 Box UDI 810123480593 Lot 2410040 15. 27GA Soft Tip Cannula UDI Pouch 810123480326 Box UDI 810123480609 Lot 2412026 | Match all identifying details in the current notice. 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