Vortex Surgical Inc. recalls Oertli 1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401113 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Fl

Recalling company

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

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 – may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences

Recall date

Dec 16, 2025

Reported

Feb 11, 2026

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.

Status

Ongoing

Quantity

14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)

Lot / 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

Company location

Saint Charles, MO

Recall type

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall number

Z-1246-2026

Agency

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number Z-1246-2026 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.