Midas Rex MR8 MR8-AS10 (UDI 00643169912236)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions · ATT MR8 MR8-AS10 10CM STRAIGHT 2.4MM · Class 2
All models of MIDAS REX MR8 (137)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Midas Rex MR8 straight drill attachment is used in powered surgical drilling. The 29 reports since August 2024 mostly describe attachment coming apart, bearings wearing out or falling out, the attachment overheating, and loss of power, along with corrosion and locking issues, with no patient injuries described. There have been no deaths and no recalls naming this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 31
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 31 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169912236), received between Aug 28, 2024 and Sep 9, 2026 — classified as 31 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (7 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, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component7
- No Apparent Adverse Event7
- Naturally Worn6
- Overheating of Device6
- Difficult to Insert2
- Loss of Power2
- Corroded1
- Vibration1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions28
- Insufficient Information3
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 31 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 9, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50696529 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Medtronic received information regarding a repair request and no alleged product deficiencies were reported. It was reported that there was no patient impact. Additional information was received stating that detached bearing was found during evaluation.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50662234 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2026Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAD CORROSION. AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT, THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25691919 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAS UNSPECIFIED FAULT, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE BEARINGS PRIOR TO USE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT LOOSE BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25617783 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAS A BEARING PROBLEM. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT BROKEN BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25591481 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25591124 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A REPAIR REQUEST AND NO ALLEGED PRODUCT DEFICIENCIES WERE REPORTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING BEARINGS WERE BROKEN WAS FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25573248 ↗MalfunctionJun 20, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALL BEARINGS FELL OUT AND THE BEARINGS ARE BAD. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25569139 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2026Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAD LOCKING ISSUE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25557624 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN INTRAOPERATIVE THE ATTACHMENT EXHIBITED CHATTER. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25543266 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WAS NOT WORKING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25534303 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BEARING WAS ISSUE PRIOR TO USE. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT BEARING BROKEN WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25528373 ↗MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DETACHED BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25500352 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAD BEARING PROBLEM. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25466710 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A REPAIR REQUEST, AND NO ALLEGED PRODUCT DEFICIENCIES WERE REPORTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE BEARINGS ARE DETACHED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25461406 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DURING POST-OP, THE ATTACHMENT HAD BEARING DETACHMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25461268 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WITH THE REPORT OF LOSS OF POWER. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DETACHED BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25453477 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WAS NOT WORKING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25452461 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WITH BALL BEARING FELL OUT / MISSING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25446587 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WITH HEATING UP. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DETACHED BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25446118 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUR COULD NOT BE INSERTED IN THE ATTACHMENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25442013 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BALL BEARING WAS FELL OUT. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25313324 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WAS BEARING WAS DETACHED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25299574 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAS BEARING ISSUE PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT BEARINGS WERE BROKEN FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25299020 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT IN THE ATTACHMENTS BEARING FELL OUT. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25276184 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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