Drive 796Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 50822383509346), received between Jul 23, 2018 and Mar 18, 2026 — classified as 5 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMar 18, 2026Break

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A KNEE WALKER BY THE END USER WHO REPORTED THAT WHILE IN USE, A WHEEL BROKE CAUSING HER TO FALL RESULTING IN A BRUISED ELBOW AND A FRACTURED KNEE CAP. 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: Bone Fracture(s); Bruise/Contusion

  MAUDE report 24627968 ↗
• InjuryMar 11, 2026Mechanical Problem

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A KNEE WALKER BY THE END USER WHO STATED THAT THE WHEELS LOCKED WHEN THE DEVICE ENCOUNTERED A SMALL OBJECT ON THE GROUND. THE ABRUPT STOPPING OF THE WHEELS CAUSED THE USER TO FALL FORWARD OVER THE HANDLEBARS. THE END USER SOUGHT EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVALUATION FOR SHOULDER PAIN. FURTHER MEDICAL TESTING IDENTIFIED TWO SHOULDER TEARS THAT WILL REQUIRE SURGICAL INTERVENTION. 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: Damage to Ligament(s)

  MAUDE report 24569527 ↗
• InjuryDec 18, 2023Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement

  DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A KNEE WALKER BY THE END USERS' MOTHER, WHO STATED THAT THE KNEE WALKER TILLER SPINS 360 DEGREES WHILE IN USE, CAUSING THE END USER TO FALL THREE TIMES. THE FINAL FALL CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD AND RE-INJURE HIS FOOT. HE DID NOT NEED ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT TO HIS HEAD BUT WAS PLACED FROM A SPLINT BACK INTO A BOOT FOR HIS FOOT. DRIVE IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT, INCLUDING REQUESTING THE RETURN OF THE DEVICE FOR EVALUATION, AND AN UPDATE WILL BE FILED IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture

  MAUDE report 18348084 ↗
• InjuryOct 26, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  (B)(4) HEALTHCARE IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A WALKER. 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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. WHILE IN USE THE STEERING LIMITER PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF. THE USER SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HER KNEE. AN X-RAY WAS PERFORMED WITH NO FRACTURES DIAGNOSED. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS JUST BRUISING. WE ARE AWAITING MORE INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: Easy Bruising

  MAUDE report 12697501 ↗
• InjuryJul 23, 2018Break; Break

  (B)(6) IS THE INITIAL IMPORTER OF THE DEVICE WHICH IS A ROLLATOR. PMS TEAM IS ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN THE RETURN OF THE DEVICE FOR EVALUATION. THE CONSUMER ADVISED THAT SHE DID NOT HAVE THE DEVICE ON HAND. FOLLOW-UP SUBMISSION WILL BE FILED IF DEVICE IS RETRIEVED AND EVALUATED. THE TURN RADIUS LIMITER REPORTEDLY OF THE DEVICE BROKE WHILE IN USE. THE END-USER SUSTAINED A GASH ON LEFT KNEE WHICH REQUIRED 10 STITCHES.

  Patient problems: Laceration(s)

  MAUDE report 7709775 ↗