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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ReWalk Personal 6.0, ReWalk Personal 5.0 and ReWalk R Systems orthotically fits to the lower limbs and part of the upper body and is intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions.

Reported: May 19, 2021 Initiated: February 28, 2020 #Z-1553-2021

Product Description

ReWalk Personal 6.0, ReWalk Personal 5.0 and ReWalk R Systems orthotically fits to the lower limbs and part of the upper body and is intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions.

Reason for Recall

ReWalk Robotics received two complaints (one in the US; one in the Germany), which alleged that the ReWalk device waistpack (which is the location of the Li-Ion battery packs) caught fire while being charged.

Details

Units Affected
350 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Haifahaifa

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ReWalk Personal 6.0, ReWalk Personal 5.0 and ReWalk R Systems orthotically fits to the lower limbs and part of the upper body and is intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions.. Recalled by Argo Medical Technologies Ltd. Units affected: 350 units.
Why was this product recalled?
ReWalk Robotics received two complaints (one in the US; one in the Germany), which alleged that the ReWalk device waistpack (which is the location of the Li-Ion battery packs) caught fire while being charged.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 19, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1553-2021.