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FDA DevicesClass II

Volk Single Use Vitrectomy Lenses 1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens, Catalog VFD 2. Vo...

Published: February 11, 2026Recall ID: Z-1244-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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 & Identification

Volk Single Use Vitrectomy Lenses 1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens, Catalog VFD 2. Volk Magnifying Lens, Catalog VMD

Affected Products

Volk Single Use Vitrectomy Lenses 1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens, Catalog VFD 2. Volk Magnifying Lens, Catalog VMD

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CitySaint Charles
StateMO
Event id98255
Address 14 Research Park Dr Ste 124
Address 2N/A
Code info1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens Pouch UDI 810123482290 Box UDI 810123482306 Lots 2410036 2411020 2. Volk Magnifying Lens Pouch UDI 810123482825 Box UDI 810123482832 Lot 2411019
Postal code63304-5639
Report date20260211
Product typeDevices
Product quantity14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)
Reason for recallThere 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.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20251216
Initial firm notificationLetter
Center classification date20260204

Overview

  • Recalling FirmVortex Surgical Inc.
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionWorldwide 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.
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