FDA Device recall Z-0049-2025
KINOVA Jaco assistive robot
- FDA Device
- Class I
- ongoing
- Published 2024-10-23
On 2024-10-23 the FDA classified a Class I recall of KINOVA Jaco assistive robot by Kinova, citing 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.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0049-2025 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2024-08-22 |
| Published | 2024-10-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:57 UTC |
| Company | Kinova |
| Distribution | US |
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
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model Numbers: PJ 0000 0001, PJ 0000 0012, PJ 0090 0001, PJ 0090 0006, KR MJ2 0001. All lot numbers. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:57 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0049-2025%22
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