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Per caller, the left lever brake broke off; this happened a a few months ago when his father (now deceased) was using it, caller doesn't know exactly how it broke, and no injuries were reported.A photo depicting the defect was provided and only a visual review of the defect was conducted; a functional or dimensional inspection could not be executed via a photo, and a physical sample was not provided.Investigation results were not confirmed, and the issue of the fractured lever could not be confirmed from the photo because the issue could not be identified based on the photos provided.No product changes were identified that could have contributed to the alleged product failure, the cause was cannot determine cause w/received sample, and the division will monitor complaints 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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