| | Class 2 Device Recall TD Navio Maxi |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | July 08, 2026 |
| Date Posted | August 14, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-2960-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
99410 |
| Product Classification |
System, communication, powered - Product Code ILQ
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| Product | TD Navio Maxi Speech Generating Device
Model/Catalog Number: 1000799 |
| Code Information |
UDI-DI 073400747602070
Serial Numbers TDNL1-240904000016 through
TDNL1-260617070001.
Corrected/future production is differentiated by new serialization from
TDNL1-260617070001 onward (production batch 20260615, improved design).
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| FEI Number |
3004959902
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Tobii Dynavox Llc 2100 Wharton St Ste Ste 400 Pittsburgh PA 15203-1691
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| For Additional Information Contact | Bob Lizewski +1-800-3441778 Ext. 1 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Under certain conditions, the battery mounting tabs may become damaged, allowing the battery to move within the device enclosure, potentially leading to an internal short circuit. This may cause localized heating and gas venting within the device enclosure. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
| Action | On July 8, 2026, the firm notified customers by emailing letters titled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE."
Customers were informed that Tobii Dynavox would provide a repair authorization number (RA#), prepaid shipping label, inspection, repair, and return shipping for the affected device. The repair will include modifications intended to improve battery stability within the device.
Customers were provided with ways to contact the company to obtain a repair authorization number.
Customers were informed that it is safe to continue using the device as intended while waiting for the repair, as long as there are no signs of overheating, swelling, unusual odor, smoke, deformation, or battery abnormality. If any of these conditions are observed, discontinue use immediately and contact Tobbi Dynavox. |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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