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Z-1255-2026Class II

Vortex Surgical Inc.

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Recalling firm
Vortex Surgical Inc.
Product type
Device
Status
Ongoing
Report date
2026-02-11
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.
Firm state
MO
Product quantity
14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
SPEQ quality domain
Environmental Monitoring
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.

Product description

Vortex Surgical 25GA Backflush, VS0270.25; 25GA Backflush Retractable, VS0275.27

Code / lot info

25GA Backflush Pouch UDI 810123480470 Box UDI 810123480753 Lot 2411017; 27GA Backflush Retractable Pouch UDI 810123480517 Box UDI 810123480791 Lot 2411016

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