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 Class 2 Device Recall Volksee related information
Date Initiated by FirmDecember 16, 2025
Date PostedFebruary 04, 2026
Recall Status1 Open3, Classified
Recall NumberZ-1244-2026
Recall Event ID 98255
510(K)NumberK050623 
Product Classification Lens, contact, polymethylmethacrylate, diagnostic - Product Code HJK
ProductVolk Single Use Vitrectomy Lenses 1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens, Catalog VFD 2. Volk Magnifying Lens, Catalog VMD
Code Information 1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens Pouch UDI 810123482290 Box UDI 810123482306 Lots 2410036 2411020 2. Volk Magnifying Lens Pouch UDI 810123482825 Box UDI 810123482832 Lot 2411019
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Vortex Surgical Inc.
4 Research Park Dr Ste 124
Saint Charles MO 63304-5639
For Additional Information ContactAndrew Ritts
1-636-7784350
Manufacturer 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.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Employee error
ActionOn 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: ARitts@VortexSurgical.com. 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: ARitts@VortexSurgical.com from 8am to 5pm.
Quantity in Commerce14,789 (8651 US; 6138 OUS)
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.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = HJK
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