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Oertli 1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401113 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4... recall (Vortex Surgical Inc.)

Medical deviceClass IIOngoing

Summary: Vortex Surgical Inc. is recalling 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. 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.

What is being recalled

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

Why

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.

How serious is it

Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where it was sold

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. (states named: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin)

How to tell if yours is affected

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

What to do

Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.

Recall facts

Recall numberZ-1246-2026
CategoryMedical device
AgencyU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
SeverityClass II
StatusOngoing
Recall startedDecember 16, 2025
ReportedFebruary 11, 2026
CompanyVortex Surgical Inc.
Company locationSaint Charles, MO, United States
Initiated byVoluntary: Firm initiated
Quantity14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)

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