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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 · Ekso Bionics

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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.
Who was involved in Ekso Bionics EksoNR: knee swelling and a left motor overheating during sit-to-stand (FDA MAUDE)?
The incident is recorded as involving Ekso Bionics on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to Ekso Bionics EksoNR: knee swelling and a left motor overheating during sit-to-stand (FDA MAUDE)?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
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: Unreviewed · no sources on file · last reviewed 2026-06-27

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Last reviewed 2026-06-27

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

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