Midas Rex MR8 MR8-AS14-RRecalls & reported problems
Medtronic Ps Medical, Inc. · ATT MR8-AS14-R MR8 14CM STRT 3.2MM REFRB · Class 2
All models of Midas Rex MR8 (41)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Medtronic Midas Rex surgical drill attachment is used with powered surgical drills. The 29 reports mostly describe bearings failing or coming loose, sometimes with overheating, detachment, or unusual noise. They mention no deaths or injuries, and no recalls name this device. Reports rose from 8 in the previous 12 months to 20 in the latest 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 32
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 32 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000063634), received between Oct 28, 2024 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 32 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (11 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
- Overheating of Device11
- Detachment of Device or Device Component10
- Noise, Audible5
- Naturally Worn4
- Corroded1
- Device Reprocessing Problem1
- Loss of Power1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions32
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 32 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Noise, Audible
It was reported that the attachment drill and green 14 cm attachment were in use they were making a strange noise and question something wrong with drill but definitely bearings gone in 14 cm attachment. It was reported there was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50943030 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Medtronic received information regarding a repair request with no alleged product deficiency. There was no patient impact. Additional information was received stating misaligned distal bearing was found during evaluation made it reportable.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50893490 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Naturally Worn
It was reported that during use the bearings failed. No patient involvement was reported. Additional information was received stating that loose bearings were found during evaluation.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50445127 ↗MalfunctionAug 3, 2026Overheating of Device
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50117543 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRE-OPERATIVELY THE ATTACHMENT WAS FAULTY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25667952 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE THE BEARINGS IN THE ATTACHMENT FAILED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT OR STAFF IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25663609 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Noise, Audible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAS MAKING CRACKLING NOISE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25623094 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE, THE ATTACHMENT BEARING HAD FAILED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25575058 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRIOR TO USE, THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE SEIZED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR STAFF IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25538556 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BALL BEARING ARE GONE PRIOR TO USE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25515474 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Noise, Audible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT BEARINGS WERE GONE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25515230 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2026Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR STAFF IMPACT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DETACHED BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25514042 ↗MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Smoking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25498043 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2026Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING DURING THE PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT BEARING CHIPPED WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25482862 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Device Reprocessing Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USE, BRISTLES WERE STUCK IN THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25446079 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USE, ATTACHMENT BEARINGS FAILED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25391354 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USE; THE ATTACHMENT INTERNAL BEARINGS WERE MISALIGNED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25390862 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Noise, Audible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BEARINGS NOISY IN ATTACHMENT DURING USE. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT BEARING FAILED WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25296462 ↗MalfunctionApr 21, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USE BEARING WERE DISLODGED. AT THE TIME OF REPORT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24934118 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2026Corroded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WAS FOUND WITH CORROSION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATED THAT THE BEARING WAS MISALIGNED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24907094 ↗MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DURING USE THE ATTACHMENT HAD BEARINGS ARE DETACHED IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT .
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24529389 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEARINGS WERE GONE PRIOR TO USE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24267171 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE OP THE ATTACHMENT HAD DETACHED BEARINGS. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24017737 ↗MalfunctionOct 24, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WAS ALLEGED TO BE OVERHEATING, RUNNING HOT, AND HEATING UP DURING INTRAOPERATIVE USE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23377140 ↗MalfunctionOct 22, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23355216 ↗
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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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