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The customer stated the wheel was sightly off, the wheel being broken was noticed due to a clicking sound it was making while rolling, and the spoke of the wheel is broken.A physical sample was not provided; a photo depicting the defect was provided and only a visual review of the defect could be conducted.Investigation results were confirmed, and after reviewing the photo, it was discovered that a spoke on the right rear wheel fractured off the wheel hub and was out of alignment.The issue was most likely due to shipping damage, and the cause code was updated to supplier error asia (medline brand) - mfg: material composition; 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.
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