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The customer stated "left handle is loose" and "it is missing knob to adjust height of it"; the customer also stated that the gold cover on the screw is missing where the height of the handles are fastened in the hole so that the left handle moves when pushed in the wheelchair.A physical sample was not provided; a photo depicting the defect was provided and only a visual review of the defect could be conducted, and a functional or dimensional inspection could not be executed via a photo.Investigation results were not confirmed; the complaint file lists the defect as missing parts/components/shortage - push button and the updated cause code as defect confirmed: supplier mfg./error asia (medline branded), mfg: assembly/human error.A replacement push button was issued, the replacement knob did not resolve the issue, a full replacement was issued, 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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