Vortex Surgical 25GA Backflush recall (Vortex Surgical Inc.)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Vortex Surgical Inc. is recalling Vortex Surgical 25GA Backflush, VS0270.25; 25GA Backflush Retractable, VS0275.27. Reason: 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.
What is being recalled
Vortex Surgical 25GA Backflush, VS0270.25; 25GA Backflush Retractable, VS0275.27
Why
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.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
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. (states named: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin)
How to tell if yours is affected
25GA Backflush Pouch UDI 810123480470 Box UDI 810123480753 Lot 2411017; 27GA Backflush Retractable Pouch UDI 810123480517 Box UDI 810123480791 Lot 2411016
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-1255-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | December 16, 2025 |
| Reported | February 11, 2026 |
| Company | Vortex Surgical Inc. |
| Company location | Saint Charles, MO, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS) |
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