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The caller stated that the wheelchair right legrest bracket is broken and that where the bracket is the weld came undone; no patient injury was reported.Photos were provided, and after reviewing the photos it was discovered that the elevating square component attached to the lifting rod appears to have fractured at the weld, as indicated by two small areas of weld discoloration.The investigation results were confirmed; given the evidence provided in the photos, as well as the incident report, the root cause of this issue is unknown.No trends were identified for the specified material number and its corresponding defect type, and the division will monitor through quarterly trending.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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