BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Open, Classified

    Vortex Surgical TID Pharos Illuminated Depressor, VS0801B

    Recall: Z-1254-2026 · Initiated December 16, 2025

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1254-2026
    Event Number
    98255
    Firm
    Vortex Surgical Inc.
    FEI Number
    3013002167
    Product Code
    HJM
    Status
    Open, Classified
    Root Cause
    Employee error
    Initiated
    December 16, 2025
    Posted
    February 4, 2026
    Address
    4 Research Park Dr, Ste 124, Saint Charles, MO, 63304-5639

    Description

    Vortex Surgical TID Pharos Illuminated Depressor, VS0801B

    Reason

    XXX

    Action

    On December 16, 2025, the firm began notifying customers via "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of affected product and to return product for Vortex Surgical to evaluate the seals; use UPS account 23623Y to ship unused products to Vortex Surgical Inc for replacement or refund at: Attn: Andrew Ritts Recall Tyvek Seal, Vortex Surgical Inc., 4 Research Park Dr., Suite 124, St. Charles, MO 63304; complete and return the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form via mail or email to: [email protected]. Actions have been implemented to improve training of individuals associated with sealing and inspecting seals to prevent reoccurrence. The sealer associated with the issue is being updated to include a guard to prevent reoccurrence. If you have any questions, contact the Director of Regulatory Affairs at 635-778-4350 or email to: [email protected] from 8am to 5pm.

    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.

    Quantity

    14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)