Recall Z-2538-2025

Reason for recall

Due to a faulty electrical connection between the speed control Dial and the wheelchair motor, their is a potential for lost of control of the device potentially resulting in minor or major injuries.

FDA-determined cause: Component design/selection

Action taken

On August 12, 2025, Permobil issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall Expansion/Update" via email. This expansion supersedes the Class I recall ((Z-1116-2025, Z-1117-2025), initiated on December 20, 2024. Permobil asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Immediately discontinue use of the SpeedControl dial to reduce the likelihood of a potentially hazardous or harmful situation. 1. Since all SpeedControl Dials are impacted by this recall, remove SpeedControl Dials from your sellable / distribution inventory 2. Use an alternate method to control the SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device. Alternate controls include: " A wired SwitchControl, which can be ordered with a mono jack port to connect with an optional Buddy Button " Wirelessly through the SmartDrive MX2+ App utilizing a Apple iWatch or Samsung Galaxy watch. 3.Immediately contact any customers you have distributed the device to and provide a copy of this notice. It is also recommended that this notice be posted in your clinic/facility 4. You are required to acknowledge that you received this Urgent Medical Device Recall letter. Please complete within 10 days of receipt of the letter. Please use the QR code below to access the field action portal to record your acknowledgement