Drive R726RDRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00822383233222), received between May 6, 2019 and Sep 15, 2023 — classified as 1 death, 8 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Collapse” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 15, 2023Sharp Edges; Sharp Edges

  (B)(6) HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF A COMPLAINT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR BY AN END USER'S HUSBAND STATING "MY DISABLED WIFE FELL ON HER DRIVE MEDICAL WALKER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET BACK INTO BED AFTER GOING TO THE BATHROOM. THE "SAW-LIKE" BRAKE ON HER WALKER LACERATED HER LOWER LEG. DRIVE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT, INCLUDING ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT AND INSPECT IT, AND WILL FILE AN UPDATE IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Fall; Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 17761374 ↗
• InjuryJul 14, 2023Device Handling Problem; Device Handling Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR BY AN END USER, WHO STATED "SHE WAS WALKING TO HER MAIL, AND THE FRONT WHEEL GOT STUCK IN BETWEEN THE GRASS AND THE CEMENT WALKWAY, CAUSING HER TO FALL." SHE HAD TO USE HER LIFE ALERT BUTTON AND THE PARAMEDICS CAME. SHE INJURED HER SHOULDER, ELBOW, AND HIP, HAD XRAYS TAKEN AT THE ER IN (B)(6) HOSPITAL DIGNITY HEALTH. DRIVE REQUESTED THE UNIT BE RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION AND WILL FILE AN UPDATE IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Damage to Ligament(s); Fall

  MAUDE report 17330368 ↗
• InjuryMay 3, 2023Collapse; Collapse

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF A COMPLAINT REGARDING A ROLLATOR BY AN END USER WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE "OUTSIDE SMOKING SITTING ON ROLLATOR AND WENT TO STAND UP AND THE UNIT FOLDED ON THEM CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONTO THE ROLLATOR AND BENT THE FRAME." THE END USER WAS INJURED ON HIS ELBOW AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. DRIVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT FOR EVALUATION. DRIVE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS FOR ANY RELATED TRENDS.

  Patient problems: Damage to Ligament(s); Fall

  MAUDE report 16861014 ↗
• InjuryJul 11, 2022Separation Problem; Separation Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR BY A BLIND END USER'S CAREGIVER, WHO REPORTED THAT "THE END USER NEEDS TO BE LED BY THE HANDLE ON THE ROLLATOR." THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN, WHILE GOING UP TWO STEPS TO A LANDING, THE WHEEL CAME OFF THE DEVICE, CAUSING THE END USER TO STUMBLE AND FALL OVER THE CAREGIVER, WHO WAS GUIDING HER. BOTH WERE INJURED IN THE FALL. THE END USER INJURED HER BACK AND THE CAREGIVER INJURED HER SHOULDER AND HIP. THEY HAVE BOTH SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AND WERE PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY. BOTH REPORTEDLY CONTINUE TO HAVE SHOULDER PAIN. DRIVE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT, INCLUDING ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT AND EVALUATE IT.

  Patient problems: Fall; Pain

  MAUDE report 14978102 ↗
• No answer providedMar 2, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  DRIVE DEVILBISS WAS NOTIFIED OF AN ADVERSE INCIDENT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR ON (B)(6) 2022. THE USER REPORTED "I WAS JUST SITTING ON MY WALKER OUTSIDE, AND THE WHEEL FELL OFF AND I FELL CRACKING MY HEAD ON THE CEMENT GROUND." HER DOCTOR'S OFFICE WAS CLOSED AND THERE WAS NO BLOOD, BUT SHE HAD A "MASSIVE HEADACHE." WHEN ASKED FOR PHOTOS OF THE DEVICE SHE ADVISED THAT SHE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO SEND PHOTOS FROM HER PHONE AND THAT SHE NEEDED TO WAIT UNTIL LATER. AT THE PRESENT WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED AWAITING THE EMAIL WITH THE PHOTOS. SHE WAS SCHEDULED TO SEE HER DOCTOR EARLY (B)(6); HOWEVER, WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO ACQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL DATA. DRIVE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT, INCLUDING ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT AND INSPECT IT, AND WILL FILE AN UPDATE AS SOON AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Fall; Head Injury

  MAUDE report 13655277 ↗
• InjuryApr 15, 2021Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement

  (B)(4) IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A ROLLATOR. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. WE ARE FILING THIS REPORT IN AN OVERABUNDANCE OF CAUTION. WE WILL SUBMIT A FOLLOW UP WHEN NEW INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. THE DEVICE MOVED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE END-USER GRABBED THE HANDLES. SHE FELL FORWARD AND SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES. SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEFT ARM FRACTURE IN SIX PLACES, A DISLOCATED LEFT SHOULDER, AND LEFT RADIAL NERVE PALSY. SHE UNDERWENT SURGERY AS A RESULT.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 11670939 ↗
• DeathOct 21, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A ROLLATOR. WE HAVE NOT BEN ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE DEVICE FOR EVALUATION. USER CAUGHT HIS FINGER IN THE FOLDING MECHANISM. HE RECEIVED 8 STITCHES.

  Patient problems: Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 10715675 ↗
• InjuryMay 6, 2020Solder Joint Fracture; Solder Joint Fracture

  DRIVE DEVILBISS IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A ROLLATOR. THIS REPORT IS BEING TENDERED IN AN OVERABUNDANCE OF CAUTION IN RESPONSE TO AN MDR REGRESSION ANALYSIS. END-USER WAS SITTING ON THE DEVICE AT WORK WHEN THE BLACK METAL / PLASTIC STRAP BROKE AND SFE FELL BACKWARDS. SHE SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HER HEAD, BACK, ELBOW AND LEFT HIP. SHE WENT OUT ON DISABILITY. SHE WAS TREATED FOR HER INJURIES. WE RECEIVED PHOTOS OF THE DEVICE.

  Patient problems: Fall

  MAUDE report 10029028 ↗
• InjuryAug 20, 2019Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A ROLLATOR. WE HAVE RECEIVED IMAGES OF THE DEVICE. WE DO NOT EXPECT TO GET THE DEVICE BACK FOR EVALUATION. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AT NIGHT IN HER KITCHEN. SHE HAD BEEN STANDING AT SINK AND REACHED OVER TO TURN THE WALKER AROUND TO USE IT TO GO INTO NEXT ROOM. THE FRAME SPLIT BELOW THE HANDLE. SHE FELL. SHE HIT HER HEAD ON THE WALL. SHE HURT HER BACK, HIPS, AND HEAD AND GOT BRUISES ALL OVER. SHE HAD BEEN USING THE UNIT FOR A YEAR AND A HALF ONLY INSIDE SINCE SHE HAS ANOTHER UNIT FOR OUTDOOR PURPOSES. SHE WENT TO THE DOCTOR THE CHIROPRACTOR TO RECEIVE COLD LAZER TREATMENT TO HELP HER WITH THE PAIN. THE DOCTOR ALSO INFORMED HER THAT SHE MIGHT HAVE A TORN LIGAMENT ON HER LEFT HAND AS WELL AS A BROKEN LEFT TOE.

  Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion; Fall

  MAUDE report 8912921 ↗
• InjuryMay 6, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A ROLLATOR. END-USER CUT LEG ON THE HINGE SCREW OF THE DEVICE. SHE RECEIVED A GASH ON HER RIGHT LEG THAT REQUIRED 14 STITCHES.

  Patient problems: Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 8584208 ↗