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

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

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

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

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.