KINOVA Jaco assistive robot — Class I medical device recall Z-0049-2025
Ongoing recall by Kinova Inc, reported 2024-10-23, distributed nationwide. Potential installation issue that could result in a fire hazard in the event of an interaction between a damag
| Recall number | Z-0049-2025 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Kinova Inc, Montreal, Canada |
| Recall initiated | 2024-08-22 |
| Classified | 2024-10-11 |
| Reported by FDA | 2024-10-23 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, CA, CH, CN, CZ, DE, FR, GB, IE, NL, NO, PT |
| Quantity | 949 units |
| Reason classes | packaging |
| Model numbers | 0000, 0001, 0006, 0012, 0090, MJ2 |
Product
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.