25GA Subretinal Injection Cannula VS0220.25 recall (Vortex Surgical Inc.)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Vortex Surgical Inc. is recalling 25GA Subretinal Injection Cannula VS0220.25. 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
25GA Subretinal Injection Cannula VS0220.25
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
Pouch UDI 810123480418 Box UDI 810123480692 Lot 2410043
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 number | Z-1248-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | December 16, 2025 |
| Reported | February 11, 2026 |
| Company | Vortex Surgical Inc. |
| Company location | Saint Charles, MO, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS) |
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