CLASS II Device recall · Reported 26 Nov 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

MediChoice Dual-Release Folding Walker with 5" wheel recalled

Owens & Minor Distribution is recalling MediChoice Dual-Release Folding Walker with 5" wheel, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Jun 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesItem 1314077745. Lot#/Serial #s: 1304CA07A 1307000381-1307001520; 1306CA07A 1307001521-1307002184; 1307CA07A 1307002185-1307002888; 1309CA07A 1307002889-1307003292; 1310CA07A 1307003293-1307004044; 1311CA07A 1307004045-1307004752; 1312CA07A 1307004753-1307005236;
Quantity recalled1214 cases; 4 units/case

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-0416-2015
FDA event ID
68780
Recalling firm
Owens & Minor Distribution, Mechanicsville, VA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
25 Jun 2014
FDA classified
20 Nov 2014
Reported
26 Nov 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

25 Jun 2014Recall initiated by company
20 Nov 2014Classified by FDA+148 days
26 Nov 2014Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product wheels may be too loose, too tight, or fall off.

Product as listed by the FDA

MediChoice Dual-Release Folding Walker with 5" wheel

Where it was distributed

US Distribution including the states of CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA and WY.

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product wheels may be too loose, too tight, or fall off.

Which lots are affected?

Item 1314077745. Lot#/Serial #s: 1304CA07A 1307000381-1307001520; 1306CA07A 1307001521-1307002184; 1307CA07A 1307002185-1307002888; 1309CA07A 1307002889-1307003292; 1310CA07A 1307003293-1307004044; 1311CA07A 1307004045-1307004752; 1312CA07A 1307004753-1307005236;

Where was it sold?

US Distribution including the states of CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA and WY.

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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