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Customer reported that the bolt for the tie rod sheared off and the customer believes this is a frame issue.A photo was provided; a physical sample was not provided, and only a visual review of the defect could be conducted, not a functional or dimensional inspection.Investigation results were confirmed; after reviewing the photo, the left tie rod bolt appears to have fractured off from the center of the base, and the cause was recorded as cannot determine cause w/received sample.No credit or replacement was issued; corrective/preventive action was not taken.There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.
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