DRIVEMEDICAL GV974HD-BRRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00822383582245), received between Feb 19, 2020 and Apr 14, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 6 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryApr 14, 2026Mechanical Problem

  PER DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE MDR 2438477-2026-00020: DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR BY THE END USER WHO STATED THAT THE BACKREST BRACKET BROKE DURING USE CAUSING HER TO FALL. SHE WAS EVALUATED AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MILD CONCUSSION. AS PART OF ITS COMPLAINT REVIEW AND EVALUATION PROCESS, DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WILL ALSO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCT ABOUT THIS COMPLAINT.

  Patient problems: Concussion

  MAUDE report 24870777 ↗
• InjuryApr 10, 2026Mechanical Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR BY THE END USER WHO STATED THAT THE BACKREST BRACKET BROKE DURING USE CAUSING HER TO FALL. SHE WAS EVALUATED AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MILD CONCUSSION. AS PART OF ITS COMPLAINT REVIEW AND EVALUATION PROCESS, DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WILL ALSO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCT ABOUT THIS COMPLAINT.

  Patient problems: Concussion

  MAUDE report 24845342 ↗
• InjuryApr 21, 2023Break; Break

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR BY AN END USER, WHO STATED THAT HE WAS SITTING ON THE ROLLATOR WHEN "THE BACK SUPPORT SUDDENLY BROKE (SUPPORT SCREW DISLODGED)." THE END USER REPORTED THAT HE WAS "THROWN TO THE FLOOR," SUSTAINING A SPRAINED ELBOW AND SPINE LIGAMENT, AND SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT AS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE, AND TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT FOR EVALUATION, BUT DRIVE HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. DRIVE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS FOR ANY RELATED TRENDS.

  Patient problems: Damage to Ligament(s); Fall

  MAUDE report 16788012 ↗
• InjuryApr 19, 2023Break; Break

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR BY AN END USER, WHO STATED THAT THE "BACKREST BROKE, AND HE FELL AND BROKE HIS BACK, SPRAINED HIS WRISTS, LOWER BACK, AND RIGHT KNEE." HE DID NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT HOW THE ROLLATOR WAS BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE END USER WAS REPORTEDLY TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE TO TREAT HIS INJURIES. 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; Vertebral Fracture

  MAUDE report 16771424 ↗
• DeathDec 23, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR BY AN END USER'S WIFE, WHO STATED THAT "HE WAS SITTING IN THE PRODUCT WITH THE WHEEL LOCKS ENGAGED WHEN THE CROSS-FRAME SNAPPED CAUSING HIM TO ABRUPTLY COLLAPSE DOWNWARD WITH THE SIDES CLOSING IN ON HIM". THE END USER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS REPORTEDLY DIAGNOSED WITH BRUISED RIBS AND MULTIPLE VERTEBRAE FRACTURES. END USER DIED SEVERAL DAYS LATER. 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: Bruise/Contusion; Fall; Vertebral Fracture

  MAUDE report 16043199 ↗
• InjurySep 20, 2022Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

  NORA REVISION: DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED BY A DISTRIBUTOR OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A ROLLATOR, IN WHICH AN ATTORNEY STATED THAT THE END USER REPORTEDLY FELL DUE TO A "DEFECTIVE PLASTIC PIECE THAT IS TO ATTACH TO THE BACKREST." THE END USER REPORTEDLY HIT HIS NECK AND BACK, FOR WHICH HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION. 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

  MAUDE report 15457065 ↗
• InjuryFeb 19, 2020Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A ROLLATOR. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE END USER SAT ON THE DEVICE. THE REAR LEFT WHEEL OF THE PRODUCT REPORTEDLY DETACHED AND HE FELL BACKWARDS HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. HE ENDED UP BEING DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURED T7 VERTEBRA. A PROCEDURE CALLED A KYPHOPLASTY WAS RECOMMENDED BUT HE ELECTED NOT TO UNDERGO SURGERY AT THIS TIME AND IS INSTEAD JUST TREATING WITH PT.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Fall

  MAUDE report 9728741 ↗