Knee walker recalled for tiller separation that may cause falls
Medical Depot is recalling the Nitro Glide Knee Walker (model 791RD) because the tiller can separate from the base assembly, potentially causing users to fall. The recall affects 667 units distributed nationwide and in Canada.
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 FDA Class II recall involves a structural defect where the tiller separates from the knee walker's base, creating a direct risk of falls and injury. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source, placing this within the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' category.
Plain-English summary
Medical Depot Inc. is recalling the Nitro Glide Knee Walker, Model 791RD (Red). The affected units have UPC 822383019086 and serial numbers beginning with 21S. A total of 667 units were distributed nationwide and in Canada.
The tiller can separate from the base and front caster assembly. When separation occurs, the knee walker fails and the user may fall and sustain an injury.
Users with this product should stop using it immediately to prevent potential falls and injuries.
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: 791RD (Red)
- Manufacturer
- Medical Depot Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device — Mobility Aid
- Affected units
- 667
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: 822383019086 (791RD) All serial numbers beginning with 21S
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Medical Depot Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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