This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Udi #: (b)(4).4316: event was caused by the new vacuum pump smell wearing off.The previous repair record for intellicart system serial number (b)(4) was reviewed and noted no related non-conformances, requests for deviation (rfd) or any other issues with the repair.The previous repair record review found no issues with the device after repair and all verifications, inspections and tests were successfully completed.The dhr review found no issues with the device and all verifications, inspections, and tests were successfully completed.Using crm to query for serial number (b)(4), the device was noted to have been previously repaired 5 times, the previous repair being for the vacuum pump not working on 26 september 2019.The vacuum pump is associated with the current repair.Thus, this repair was a related issue.On 7 october 2019, it was reported from (b)(6) center that the cart was giving off a burning smell.On 7 october 2019, a zimmer biomet certified service repair technician was contacted about the cart and dispatched to be at the site.On 8 october 2019, the technician arrived at the site and confirmed that there was a smell from the cart.The technician noted the vacuum pump was recently changed and the cart was run to get the new pump smell to burn off then verified that the unit was functioning as intended.The technician then returned the unit to service without further incident.Service work order (b)(4) on 7 october 2019.The root cause for the strong electrical burning smell was due to a newly replaced vacuum pump.When replaced, the vacuum pump can emit an odor that when run continuously, will dissipate over time.The reported event was confirmed during inspection of the device and the device was noted to be functioning as intended after the vacuum pump was run.The investigation was based on the information that was provided initially and any information that was obtained throughout the follow-up process.Review of the information provided during the investigation determined there is no further actions needed at this time (ie/capa/scar/hhe/d).This complaint will be tracked and trended for any adverse trends that may warrant further action.
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