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| Catalog Number |
MDS806850 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/15/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that "one of the brand new wheelchairs from po 1092338 come back after one call due to a patient sitting in it and the frame bending.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer reported that one of the brand-new wheelchairs came back after one call due to a patient sitting in it and the frame bending.A physical sample was not provided; photos were provided and only a visual review of the defect could be conducted, and the right side lower frame tubing that connects to the front right fork appears to be slightly bent above the front wheel.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, and the division will monitor this issue 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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