FDA Enforcement Class I Ongoing

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.

Recall: Z-0049-2025 · Reported October 23, 2024

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0049-2025
Event ID
95065
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Kinova Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
October 23, 2024
Initiation Date
August 22, 2024
Classification Date
October 11, 2024
Address
355 Peel St Suite 301, Montreal, N/A, Canada

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.

Reason

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.

Code Info

Model Numbers: PJ 0000 0001, PJ 0000 0012, PJ 0090 0001, PJ 0090 0006, KR MJ2 0001. All lot numbers.

Distribution

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.

Quantity

949 units