Munevo DRIVE and Munevo DRIVE R-Net Powered Wheelchair Hands-Free Control Application
A software issue may cause the wheelchair's driving mechanism to fall out of calibration, leading to unexpected steering drift or imprecise control.
Moderate risk
Using it may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
What happened
Munevo GMBH, of Munich, Germany, began a recall of its Munevo DRIVE and Munevo DRIVE r-net Powered Wheelchair Hands-Free Control Application/Smart Glasses Interface/Wheelchair Head Control System on June 19, 2026, due to a software issue that may cause the driving mechanism to fall out of calibration.
This may result in unexpected steering drift or imprecise control while driving, potentially leading to low-speed collision, tipping, or injuries to users or bystanders. The FDA added the recall to its Enforcement Report on July 31, 2026.
The product was distributed in California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington, as well as the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:
- A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
- Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.
Is yours affected?
Affected if its UDI-DI matches.
munevo DRIVE and munevo DRIVE r-net Powered Wheelchair Hands-Free Control Application/Smart Glasses Interface/Wheelchair Head Control System
- UDI-DI
- 04260691380010
Details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The countries of United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland.
- Event ID
- 99328
- Recall No.
- Z-2856-2026
- Company
- MUNEVO GMBHMunich, Germany
- Hazard
- Software defect
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers told by
- Letter
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
Listed on Recall Canary
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Summary updated
