IntelliCartRecalls & reported problems across all models
Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products, Inc. · 8 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 270
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
We found 8 models of IntelliCart by Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 270 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 3, 2019 and Jun 11, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 269 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Power Up” (77 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported IntelliCart problems
Device problems
- Failure to Power Up77
- Smoking57
- Thermal Decomposition of Device56
- Melted25
- Overheating of Device22
- Incorrect Measurement20
- Material Frayed16
- No Apparent Adverse Event13
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions264
- No Patient Involvement4
- Graft failure1
- Insufficient Information1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
IntelliCart models
8 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- IntelliCart™ 00514010400APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED112 reports
- IntelliCart™ 00-5140-102-00APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED37 reports
- IntelliCart™ UE-5140-101-00APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED34 reports
- IntelliCart™ 00-5140-101-00APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED28 reports
- IntelliCart™ 00-5140-109-00APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED21 reports
- IntelliCart™ UE514010300APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED21 reports
- IntelliCart™ 00514010300APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED16 reports
- IntelliCart™ UE514010400APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED1 report
Recent IntelliCart adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 11, 2026Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CLEANING, THE UNIT WAS SMOKING WHEN ATTACHED TO THE EVAC STATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25473984 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY, THE DEVICE IS SMOKING FROM BEHIND. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM/INJURY OR SURGICAL DELAY AS THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25222804 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Failure to Power Up
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY THE DEVICE IS NOT TURNING ON. PER INVESTIGATION, POWER CORD WAS FRAYED THEREFORE THE CART WILL NOT TURN ON. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25183598 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2026Device Emits Odor; Sparking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CLEANING THE DEVICE SHOWED SPARKS AND HAD A BURNING SMELL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM/INJURY OR SURGICAL DELAY AS THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25164456 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY, THE UNIT STARTED SMOKING, BUT NO FIRE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24864942 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Overheating of Device; Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY, THE UNIT WAS OVERHEATING AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF IT WHEN PLUGGED IN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24645934 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2026Sparking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY, THE PLUG SPARKED ON THE UNIT WHEN PLUGGING IT IN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24483876 ↗MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Overheating of Device; Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE SURGERY THIS UNIT BEGAN TO SMOKE WHILE THE UNIT WAS IN USE. THERE WAS NO ENCOUNTER OF A BURNING SMELL, AND IT WAS FOUND THAT IT IS WARM WHERE THE CLEANING HOSE PORT IS LOCATED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24034813 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Overheating of Device; Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY THE UNIT WAS OVERHEATING AND BLOWING OFF SMOKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM/INJURY OR SURGICAL DELAY AS THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE; NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24021726 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2026Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE SURGERY THIS UNIT HAD SMOKE COMING FROM IT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23990317 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY, THE UNIT WAS SMOKING AND LEAKING WHEN IN USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23981397 ↗InjuryNov 12, 2025Unstable; Unstable
THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Graft failure; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23531961 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2025Smoking; Smoking
THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE REGARDING THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23379727 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MALFUNCTION
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23299347 ↗MalfunctionOct 8, 2025Overheating of Device; Smoking; Overheating of Device; Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CLEANING, THE UNIT HAD AN OVERHEATING ALERT AND STARTED SMOKING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM/INJURY OR SURGICAL DELAY AS THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE; NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23244620 ↗
Other Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products, Inc. products
All Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products, Inc. devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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