Kinova Inc 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
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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.
Brand
Kinova Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model Numbers: PJ 0000 0001, PJ 0000 0012, PJ 0090 0001, PJ 0090 0006, KR MJ2 0001. All lot numbers.
Products Sold
Model Numbers: PJ 0000 0001, PJ 0000 0012, PJ 0090 0001, PJ 0090 0006, KR MJ2 0001. All lot numbers.
Kinova Inc is recalling KINOVA Jaco assistive robot. Model Numbers: PJ 0000 0001, PJ 0000 0012, PJ 0090 0001, PJ 0090 0006, due to 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 . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
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.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026