The Recall Desk
Severity pendingFDA (Devices)·Z-1247-2026·Announced 2026-02-11

Vortex Disposable Forceps and Cannula 1. 23GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.23 2. 25GA ACTU8

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: FDA_DEVICE Z-1247-2026.

Severity not yet assessed

We have not scored this recall against our rubric yet, so we are not showing a severity rating or our usual guidance. The agency’s own notice below is the authoritative source — read it first.

Plain-English summary

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.

The recalled product

Product
Vortex Disposable Forceps and Cannula 1. 23GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.23 2. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.25 3. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM VS0744.25 4. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM -Myopic VS0744.25-35 5. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Pro-Grip VS0713.25 6. 25GA ACTU8
Manufacturer
Vortex Surgical Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.