munevo DRIVE Wheelchair Control System Recall
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MUNEVO GMBH has initiated a Class II recall of munevo DRIVE and munevo DRIVE r-net powered wheelchair control systems due to a software calibration issue.
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This notice was issued by FDA on August 19, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
MUNEVO GMBH is recalling the munevo DRIVE and munevo DRIVE r-net Powered Wheelchair Hands-Free Control Application/Smart Glasses Interface/Wheelchair Head Control System because a software issue may cause the wheelchair's driving mechanism to fall out of calibration. When this occurs, the device may experience unexpected steering drift or imprecise control while driving the wheelchair. The wheelchair may veer from its intended path, which may cause low-speed collision, tipping, or injuries to user or bystanders.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 19 units distributed worldwide, including US nationwide distribution in the states of California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington, as well as the countries of United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Affected software versions are munevo DRIVE v1: 10.14.5 - 12.0.4 and munevo DRIVE R-net: 10.17.5 - 12.0.4. Specific affected units include serial numbers: 2QNTGG2820170029, 2QNTGG2820170047, 2QNTGG2820160730, 2QNTGG2820161031, 1QNTGG2519120215, 1QNTGG2818520491, 1QNTGG2819210671, 2QNTGG2820160358, 2QNTGG2820170527, 2QNTGG2820160265, 2QNTGG2820160732, 1QNTGG2819200073, 2QNTGG2820160746, 2QNTGG2820160410, 2QNTGG2820160500, 2QNTGG2820160368, 2QNTGG2820161091, 2QNTGG2820161026, 2QNTGG2820160699. The recall number is Z-2856-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding the affected devices.
Why This Matters
The software issue may result in unexpected wheelchair movement that could lead to collisions, tipping, or injuries.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2856-2026 (Class II, ongoing).
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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