FDA Recall Open, Classified

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 · Initiated August 22, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0049-2025
Event Number
95065
Firm
Kinova Inc
FEI Number
3009538853
Product Code
IQZ
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
August 22, 2024
Posted
October 11, 2024
Address
355 Peel St, Suite 301, Montreal 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.

Action

On 07/22/2024, Kinova notified consignees via UGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter. Consignees were instructed contact Kinova immediately for an assessment, ensure that if the wheelchair is in contact with a damaged part of the Jaco arm in any position at any time, to unplug the Jaco arm from the power source immediately and contact Kinova, and read the updated user guide on Kinova's website. Consignees were also requested to complete and return the acknowledgement and response form. Distributors were instructed to communicate the recall to all Jaco users, confirm receipt and understanding of the recall communication, maintain a detailed list of users, provide the user's contact details to Kinova, and perform an assessment for each user that response to the notification. Distributors were also instructed to complete and return the acknowledgement and response form.

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