MIDAS REX LEGEND EM200Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions · MOTOR EM200 LEGEND EHS STYLUS ROHS · Class 2
Quick summary
This Medtronic Midas Rex Legend motor is an electric drill motor used in surgery. Its 101 FDA reports include no deaths and no injuries, and mostly describe the motor overheating, with some reports of power loss and drill bits not turning. Reports fell to 5 in the last 12 months from 73 before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 101
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 101 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000430894), received between Mar 30, 2023 and Apr 1, 2026 — classified as 101 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (95 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Overheating of Device95
- Loss of Power9
- Detachment of Device or Device Component4
- Naturally Worn4
- Noise, Audible4
- Vibration4
- No Apparent Adverse Event3
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions99
- Insufficient Information3
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 101 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, DRILL BITS ARE NOT ROTATING. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24754559 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Overheating of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Overheating of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MICROMOTOR HAS BEARING PROBLEMS AND OVERHEATS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23800243 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT MOTOR HAVE OVERHEATING ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23654444 ↗MalfunctionNov 13, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT MOTOR WAS FOUND WITH OVERHEATING ISSUE DURING PRE-OP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23542875 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT..
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23466455 ↗MalfunctionAug 29, 2025Overheating of Device; Naturally Worn; Overheating of Device; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT EXPERIENCED BEARING ISSUES AND CAUSED THE MICROMOTOR TO OVERHEAT DURING USE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22920640 ↗MalfunctionAug 29, 2025Overheating of Device; Naturally Worn; Overheating of Device; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAS BEARING PROBLEMS AND OVERHEATS THE MICROMOTOR. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22920231 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 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 22882222 ↗MalfunctionAug 10, 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 22767874 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 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 22532870 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 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 22520936 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 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 22470972 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING.NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED.ON FOLLOW UP, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22373460 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2025Overheating of Device; Vibration; Overheating of Device; Vibration
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING AND VIBRATION. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. ON FOLLOW-UP IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR STAFF IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22028518 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2025Overheating of Device; Loss of Power; Overheating of Device; Loss of Power
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING AND LOSS OF POWER. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22021956 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 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 21761204 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 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 21760419 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. REPAIR REQUEST ESCALATED TO A PRODUCT EVENT DUE TO REASON FOR RETURN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21755389 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 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 21754023 ↗MalfunctionMar 27, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21708153 ↗MalfunctionMar 27, 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 21704804 ↗MalfunctionMar 27, 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 21704769 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 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 21685098 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2025Unintended System Motion; Loss of Power; Unintended System Motion; Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF LOSS OF POWER AND UNINTENDED SYSTEM MOTION. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. ON FOLLOW-UP IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR STAFF IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21678680 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR STAFF IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21678411 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.