MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Medline Industries, LP MEDLINE; WC,K4, 18",FLA,ELR, 300 LB

Catalog Number	MDS806550FLA
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the wheelchair "had a support bar snap in half.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The customer reported that the wheelchair had a support bar snap in half, and the complaint transcript indicated no injury occurred.A photo depicting the defect was provided and only a visual review of the defect could be conducted; a physical sample was not provided.Investigation results were confirmed, and after reviewing the photo it was discovered that one of the crossbars for the folding mechanism is completely fractured.Given the evidence provided in the photo, the root cause of this issue is unknown, and the division will monitor through 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.

• Brand Name: MEDLINE
• Common Device Name: WC,K4, 18",FLA,ELR, 300 LB
• Manufacturer (Section D): Medline Industries, LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093 -275
• Manufacturer Contact: aaron ginsburg ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093--275
• MDR Report Key: 50933044
• Report Number: 1417592-2026-53161
• Device Sequence Number: 18831109
• Product Code: IOR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00080196739588
• UDI-Public: 00080196739588
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K990463
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/28/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: MDS806550FLA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown