FDA recall record

KINOVA Jaco assistive robot recall — FDA Z-0049-2025

Potential installation issue that could result in a fire hazard in the event of an interaction between a damaged Jaco arm and a wheelchair exhibiting…

Class Iclassification
Z-0049-2025official record ID
Oct 23, 2024report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0049-2025
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmKinova Inc.
Report dateOct 23, 2024
Recall initiation dateAug 22, 2024
Quantity949 units
LocationMontreal, Canada

Official product description

KINOVA Jaco assistive robot. Model Numbers: PJ 0000 0001, PJ 0000 0012, PJ 0090 0001, PJ 0090 0006, KR MJ2 0001. Jaco replaces the function of the upper limb on one side of the body.

Why the product was recalled

Potential installation issue that could result in a fire hazard in the event of an interaction between a damaged Jaco arm and a wheelchair exhibiting electrical leakage.

Distribution information

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of California, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio and the countries of Australia, Canada, China, Czechia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Great Britain, Northern Ireland.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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