Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Vortex Surgical 25ga Illuminated Flex-Tip Laser Probe recall: Reason for the voluntary recall is some products in this lot are not passing

Recall published 10 months ago

Reason for the voluntary recall is some products in this lot are not passing through a 25ga cannula smoothly.

The hazard: Device safety concern

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

What the notice says: Reason for the voluntary recall is some products in this lot are not passing through a 25ga cannula smoothly.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1004-2026
Published
January 7, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Vortex Surgical Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
221 units
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
UDI: Box (01)00810123483617(17)281001(10)2509040, Pouch (01)00810123483549(17)281001(10)2509040. Lot Number 2509040
UPC codes
00810123483617, 00810123483549

Products covered by this recall

Vortex Surgical 25ga Illuminated Flex-Tip Laser Probe, Catalog Number VS0135.25;

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00810123483617
  • 00810123483549

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 2509040 — 221 units

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • VS0135.25

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Vortex Surgical Inc. — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: Vortex Surgical Inc. — 4 Research Park Dr Ste 124, Saint Charles, MO, 63304-5639

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Vortex Surgical Inc. medical devices recalled?

Reason for the voluntary recall is some products in this lot are not passing through a 25ga cannula smoothly. Reason for the voluntary recall is some products in this lot are not passing through a 25ga cannula smoothly.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00810123483617, 00810123483549; lot code 2509040 — 221 units; model number VS0135.25. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

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