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The customer reported that the wheelchair was received with a damaged wheel right out of the box.A photo was provided, and a visual review of the defect was conducted; a physical sample was not provided and a functional or dimensional inspection could not be executed via a photo.The investigation results were confirmed, and the photo showed the outer hub of one of the rear wheels was fractured across approximately half of its diameter, with scratches visible on the inner hub and a small dent near the location of the fracture.The product appeared to be in new condition, and the issue was most likely due to shipping damage.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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