Midas Rex AA10Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions · ATT AA10 LEGEND 10CM ANGL 9ST 2.4MM · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Midas Rex AA10 attachment is a surgical drill attachment used with Medtronic powered surgical equipment. The 31 reports mostly describe the attachment overheating during use, being hard to insert or assemble, and parts such as bearings coming loose or detaching, with reports of frozen attachments and drills not holding. No deaths and no injuries are described, and no recalls name 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 00763000084578), received between Jun 14, 2021 and Aug 14, 2026 — classified as 31 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (12 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Overheating of Device12
- Detachment of Device or Device Component8
- Difficult to Insert8
- Naturally Worn4
- Loss of Power3
- No Apparent Adverse Event3
- Misconnection1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions31
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 31 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Naturally Worn
It was reported that the attachment was frozen. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50251185 ↗MalfunctionJul 6, 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 BEARING DETACHMENT WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25715185 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 2026Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAD INSERTION DIFFICULTY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25701070 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2026Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAD ASSEMBLY DIFFICULTY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25690441 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2026Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILLS WERE NOT HOLDING ON THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25687653 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT RUNS HOT. AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT, THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DETACHED BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25676161 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A REPAIR REQUEST AND NO ALLEGED PRODUCT DEFICIENCIES WERE REPORTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25675839 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Loss of Power
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A REPAIR REQUEST AND NO ALLEGED PRODUCT DEFICIENCIES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DETACHED BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25589455 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 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 INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT BROKEN BEARING WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25542464 ↗MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USE, BEARING WAS DEFECT. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT BEARING MISALIGNED WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25499601 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2026Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ATTACHMENT WAS NOT WORKING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25482623 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2026Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE OVERHEATING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25481540 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2026Difficult to Insert; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TESTING OR MAINTENANCE, ATTACHMENT BEARINGS FELL OUT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25403238 ↗MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Difficult to Insert; Detachment of Device or Device Component
'IT WAS REPORTED THAT A ATTACHMENT HAD TOOL WAS NOT INSERTING AND A BALL BEARING FELL OUT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25355347 ↗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 25299296 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Overheating of Device; Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE IS OVERHEATING AND THE DEVICE IS SEIZED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE IS 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 24684671 ↗MalfunctionJul 12, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22488174 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2025Difficult to Insert; Overheating of Device; Difficult to Insert; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING AND DIFFICULTY WITH ASSEMBLY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21896825 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21677928 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2025Overheating of Device; Naturally Worn; Overheating of Device; Naturally Worn
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING AND BEARINGS WORN. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21616351 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21549386 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21408663 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2024Difficult to Insert; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Insert; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HANDPIECE HAS A BEARING PROBLEM, IT BLOCKS THE BURR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20594853 ↗MalfunctionOct 1, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. REPAIR REQUEST ESCALATED TO PRODUCT EVENT DUE TO CUSTOMER INDICATION THAT THIS REPORT IS A COMPLAINT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20344141 ↗MalfunctionSep 26, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF NOT WORKING. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. REPAIR REQUEST ESCALATED TO PRODUCT EVENT ON EVALUATION DUE TO DETACHED BEARINGS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20309121 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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