M5 Corpus Power Wheelchair REF,120032 recallZ-2805-2026 · Permobil Inc · initiated Jun 19, 2025
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Permobil Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
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Why it was recalled
This recall is being reported retroactively. Power Platform firmware is missing specific drive inhibit logic. This issue may allow the chair to drive under restricted conditions, and may create an unstable condition in certain circumstances.
FDA root cause category: Process design
What the company is doing
On June 10, 2025 Permobil issued a technical bulletin (recall notice) via Email to affected consignees. Permobil informed consignees of the following: 1. Cellular connection is required to receive and install the firmware update. 2. It is important to not use the wheelchair when the firmware update is in process (as indicated on the display of the input device). 3. Specific Remote Update Instructions are available if needed in addition to the on-screen information. 4. A confirmation of the completed update will be shown on the joystick display when the update successfully completes. 5. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Permobil Customer Experience team at (800) 736-0925. 1.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2805-2026
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Jun 19, 2025
- Posted by the FDA
- Jul 24, 2026
- Recalling firm
- Permobil Inc
- Quantity
- 715 wheelchairs
- Product code
- ITI
- FDA submissions
- K123290
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US: Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and the country of CANADA.
Product description
M5 Corpus Power Wheelchair REF,120032
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Power Platform firmware versions 1.27 through 1.57 UDI-DI 17330818334562
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Permobil M5Permobil, Inc. · Wheelchair, Powered1 recall7 reports
Other devices under the same FDA submission
2 devices cleared under K123290 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- Permobil M3Permobil, Inc. · Wheelchair, Powered1 recall59 reports
- Permobil M1Permobil, Inc. · Wheelchair, Powered1 death2 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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