| | Class 2 Device Recall Tecfen |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | December 16, 2025 |
| Date Posted | February 04, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1251-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98255 |
| Product Classification |
Hook, ophthalmic - Product Code HNQ
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| Product | Tecfen Retractable Membrane Polisher, QTPR1267-23 |
| Code Information |
Pouch UDI 817618024508
Box UDI 817618024508
Lot 2411013
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Vortex Surgical Inc. 4 Research Park Dr Ste 124 Saint Charles MO 63304-5639
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| For Additional Information Contact | Andrew 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 |
| 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: 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 Commerce | 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. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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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.
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