The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2354-2024·Announced 2024-07-24

Knee Walker Tiller Separation Risk Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Medical Depot is recalling Nitro Glide Knee Walker Model 791BL units due to a defect where the tiller may separate from the base assembly. If the device fails, users may fall and sustain injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall involving a structural defect that creates a fall hazard for mobility-impaired users. Although no injuries have been reported to date, the potential for serious harm is inherent to the failure mode, meeting the high-severity criterion.

Plain-English summary

Medical Depot Inc. is recalling 875 units of the Nitro Glide Knee Walker, Model 791BL (Blue), a mobility device for users recovering from below-the-knee injuries.

The tiller can separate from the base and front caster assembly, causing the knee walker to fail. When the device fails, users may fall and sustain injury.

The recall affects units distributed nationwide and in Canada. Affected units have UPC 822383019093 and serial numbers beginning with 21S.

Users who own this product should stop using it and contact Medical Depot Inc. for replacement or remedy instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Nitro Glide Knee Walker-offers users recovering from a below-the-knee injury the ability to remain mobile and glide through their daily activities. Model: 791BL (Blue)
Manufacturer
Medical Depot Inc.
Hazard
  • fall-risk
  • structural-defect

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC: 822383019093 (791BL) All serial numbers beginning with 21S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.