MIDAS REX MR8 EM800 (UDI 00763000430917)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions · MOTOR EM800 MR8 ELECTRIC · Class 2
Quick summary
This Medtronic Midas Rex surgical drill motor is an electric motor for surgical drills. Its 186 reports include no deaths and 3 injuries. Most describe the motor overheating, while others mention rust, corrosion, or bearings coming loose or being damaged. Reports in the last 12 months (22) are down from 120 in the prior 12 months, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 186
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 186 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000430917), received between Jun 13, 2023 and Apr 28, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 183 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (150 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 Device150
- No Apparent Adverse Event15
- Corroded10
- Detachment of Device or Device Component9
- Noise, Audible7
- Device Displays Incorrect Message5
- Difficult to Insert5
- Difficult to Remove5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions176
- Insufficient Information14
- Burn(s)4
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 186 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 28, 2026Device Displays Incorrect Message; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAS ERROR CODE DISPLAYED AND CONNECTOR BROKEN ISSUE. THERE WAS PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25010839 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Corroded; Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND EXHIBITED RUST AND CORROSION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24894132 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE THE BALL BEARING CAME OFF. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24789553 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A REPAIR REQUEST AND NO ALLEGED PRODUCT DEFICIENCIES WERE REPORTED. 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 24710000 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR IS NOT WORKING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DAMAGED BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24616217 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2026Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE IS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24598280 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT BEARING WAS DAMAGED DUE TO CORROSION INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24555221 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Difficult to Remove
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WOULD NOT DETACH FROM ITS ATTACHMENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24515663 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 2026Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DAMAGED BEARINGS WERE FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24451398 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24438796 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2026Difficult to Remove
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BUR WON'T BE REMOVED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24305198 ↗MalfunctionDec 3, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT MOTOR WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23712119 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 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 23642531 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Overheating of Device; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Overheating of Device; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PRODUCT WAS INSTALLED IN SEPTEMBER BUT FACED BOTH HEATING AND LOCKING ISSUE. REPAIRED MOTOR CAME BUT STILL IT IS FACING HEATING ISSUES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23642253 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23601262 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE IS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23591837 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 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 23580411 ↗MalfunctionNov 12, 2025Overheating of Device; Noise, Audible; Overheating of Device; Noise, Audible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE MOTOR WAS OBSERVED TO OVERHEAT AND MAKE EXCESSIVE NOISE DURING USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23533223 ↗MalfunctionNov 11, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23519563 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRIOR TO USE THE MOTOR EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR STAFF IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23508045 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USE, THE MOTOR EXHIBITED HEATING DURING PRE-OPERATIVE PREPARATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23494794 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 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 23448010 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2025Overheating of Device; Device Displays Incorrect Message; Overheating of Device; Device Displays Incorrect Message
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AS SOON AS IT STARTED TURNING ON, THE MOTOR STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND GIVES AN ERROR. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23413217 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 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. REPAIR REQUEST WAS ESCALATED TO A PRODUCT EVENT BASED ON REASON FOR RETURN AND RETURN OF THE PART IN LESS THAN 90 DAYS FROM THE PURCHASE OR REPAIR.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23388981 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE-OPERATIVE PREPARATION FOR USE, THE MOTOR OF THE PRODUCT WAS GETTING HOT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.