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Ekso Bionics EksoNR: knee swelling and a left motor overheating during sit-to-stand (FDA MAUDE)

An FDA MAUDE injury report describes an Ekso Bionics EksoNR exoskeleton overheating its left motor with associated knee swelling during a sit-to-stand transition. Ekso has no FDA device recalls on record; its FDA safety signal is in MAUDE. Source: FDA MAUDE MDR key 16906337, accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE.

Occurred 2023-04-14 · EksoNR at United States · Ekso Bionics · United States · Exoskeletons · Investigated by FDA

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  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/search.cfm
  2. https://eksobionics.com/
  3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=6740206&pc=PHL

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What happened in Ekso Bionics EksoNR: knee swelling and a left motor overheating during sit-to-stand (FDA MAUDE)?
An FDA MAUDE injury report describes an Ekso Bionics EksoNR exoskeleton overheating its left motor with associated knee swelling during a sit-to-stand transition. Ekso has no FDA device recalls on record; its FDA safety signal is in MAUDE. Source: FDA MAUDE MDR key 16906337, accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on April 14, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Ekso Bionics EksoNR: knee swelling and a left motor overheating during sit-to-stand (FDA MAUDE)?
EksoNR by Ekso Bionics is the recorded robot involved in this incident at United States.
Has anyone responded to Ekso Bionics EksoNR: knee swelling and a left motor overheating during sit-to-stand (FDA MAUDE)?
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What is the current status of Ekso Bionics EksoNR: knee swelling and a left motor overheating during sit-to-stand (FDA MAUDE)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (2 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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