CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 11 Feb 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
1. Laser Probe Curved recalled by Vortex Surgical
Vortex Surgical is recalling 1. Laser Probe Curved, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 Dec 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1245-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98255
- Recalling firm
- Vortex Surgical, Saint Charles, MO
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 16 Dec 2025
- FDA classified
- 4 Feb 2026
- Reported
- 11 Feb 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Surgical Instruments
Timeline
| 16 Dec 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Classified by FDA | +50 days |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
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.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
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 Illuminated Curved Cat No. VS0125.25B 5. 25GA Laser Probe MaxReach Cat No. VS0140.25 6. 25GA Laser Probe Straight Cat No. VS0110.25
Where it was distributed
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.
Nationwide AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaConnecticutFloridaHawaiiIowaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiNorth CarolinaNebraskaNew JerseyNew MexicoNew York
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
1. 23GA Laser Probe Curved Pouch UDI 810123480036 Box UDI 810123480180 Lot 2411027 2. 25GA Laser Probe Curved Pouch UDI 810123480043 Box UDI 810123480197 Lot 2411026 3. 25GA Laser Probe Flex-Tip Pouch UDI 810123480111 Box UDI 810123480265 Lot 2411024 2411031 4. 25GA Laser Probe Illuminated Curved Pouch UDI 810123480098 Box UDI 810123480241 Lot 2411025 5. 25GA Laser Probe MaxReach Pouch UDI 810123480135 Box UDI 810123480289 Lot 2410029 2411023 6. 25GA Laser Probe Straight Pouch UDI 810123480012 Box UDI 810123480166 Lot 2411030
Where was it 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.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
12 other products · FDA event 98255This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Convenience Kits recalled by Vortex Surgical.
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