Permobil Inc recalls M5 Corpus Power Wheelchair REF

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.

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.

• FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-2805-2026
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K123290The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA device classification · ITIOfficial FDA classification for this device type
• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 890.3860The federal regulation governing this device
• FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
• Find Permobil IncSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
• News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
• openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from

Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.