PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Oertli 1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401113 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401213 3. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401323 4. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401115 5. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401215 6. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401325 7. 27G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401327

Reported: February 11, 2026 Initiated: December 16, 2025 #Z-1246-2026

Product Description

Oertli 1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401113 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401213 3. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401323 4. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401115 5. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401215 6. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401325 7. 27G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401327

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Vortex Surgical Inc.
Units Affected
14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)
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.
Location
Saint Charles, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Oertli 1. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401113 2. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401213 3. 23G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401323 4. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Flex-Tip VK401115 5. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Illuminated Flex-Tip VK401215 6. 25G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401325 7. 27G Laser Probe OS4 Intuitive Exendable VK401327. Recalled by Vortex Surgical Inc.. Units affected: 14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS).
Why was this product 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 agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 11, 2026. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1246-2026.