CLASS II Device recall · Reported 2 Nov 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
4205 Journey Rolling Walker recalled by Nova Ortho-Med
Nova Ortho-Med is recalling 4205 Journey Rolling Walker, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 1 Oct 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0304-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75408
- Recalling firm
- Nova Ortho-Med, Carson, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Oct 2016
- FDA classified
- 24 Oct 2016
- Reported
- 2 Nov 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Wheelchairs, Beds & Lifts
Timeline
| 1 Oct 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Oct 2016 | Classified by FDA | +23 days |
| 2 Nov 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Nova Medical is recalling the Journey Rolling Walker because the screws used to hold the black side support pieces to the frame can become loose over time. This can result in the locking nut coming off and the screw falling out.
Product as listed by the FDA
4205 Journey Rolling Walker Product Usage: used to assist people in walking
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: CA, IN, HI, CT, UT, WA, FL, VA, WI, OH, MN, KS, MD, IL, MO, WY, MT, ME, PA, TN, MI, OR, NY, NJ, ID, NC, IA, OK, AR, VT, SC, TX
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Nova Medical is recalling the Journey Rolling Walker because the screws used to hold the black side support pieces to the frame can become loose over time. This can result in the locking nut coming off and the screw falling out.
Which lots are affected?
Serial No. YA 4205RDFG004 TO YA4205RDFG0098 YZ4205BKFC0002 TO YZ4205RDFE0100
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: CA, IN, HI, CT, UT, WA, FL, VA, WI, OH, MN, KS, MD, IL, MO, WY, MT, ME, PA, TN, MI, OR, NY, NJ, ID, NC, IA, OK, AR, VT, SC, TX
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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