MIDAS REX LEGEND AA14Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000440268), received between Aug 21, 2024 and Jun 11, 2026 — classified as 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (5 reports).

9 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K020069); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 11, 2026Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IN THE ATTACHMENT TOOL WAS NOT LOCKING. AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT, THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT THERE WERE DETACHED BEARINGS INSIDE THE DEVICE

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25467316 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 26, 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 22892336 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 27, 2025Overheating of Device; Naturally Worn; Overheating of Device; Naturally Worn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT HAD BEARING PROBLEMS AND THE HANDPIECE OVERHEATED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED WITH THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21704634 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 19, 2025Misconnection; Overheating of Device; Misconnection; Overheating of Device

  REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF OVERHEATING AND LOCKING ISSUE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21409474 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 3, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF BENT FOOT. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. REPAIR IS BEING ESCALATED TO PRODUCT EVENT DUE TO REASON FOR THE RETURN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20126553 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 3, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20123192 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 3, 2024Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20123181 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 21, 2024Difficult to Insert; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Insert; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  REPAIR REQUEST INITIATED FOR DEVICE WITH THE REPORT OF NOT SEATING PROPERLY. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. REPAIR REQUEST ESCALATED TO A PRODUCT EVENT DUE TO EVALUATION FINDING OF DETACHED BEARINGS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20017335 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K020069. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1602-2016 · Apr 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Medtronic Midas Rex Dissecting Tool Legend 10 cm 4mm BA DIAM. Intended for use in neurosurgery.
• Z-0321-2016 · Oct 21, 2015 · Terminated
  Tool Legend 16cm 2.4 mm wire pass for Midas Rex Legend Dissecting Tool. Used by surgeons to drill holes.
• Z-0546-2010 · Nov 30, 2009 · Terminated
  Medtronic Midas Rex Legend Footed Attachment, AF01. Intended for use with all Legend and Legend EHS motors for general surgery including maxillofacial , craniofacial and sternotom
• Z-2156-2008 · May 30, 2008 · Terminated
  Medtronic Midas Rex Legend tapered dissecting tool, Model F2/8TA23 Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions, Forth Worth, TX Intended for use in Spinal, Cranial, Orthopedic, General S
• Z-1574-05 · Sep 1, 2005 · Terminated
  Medtronic Midas Rex Classic, GS and Legend dissecting tools manufactured by Medtronic Inc. Powered Surgical Solutions, 4620 North Beach Street, Fort Worth, tX 76137 USA, Rx only, S
• Z-1067-05 · Jun 29, 2005 · Terminated
  Medtronic MIDAS REX Legend High Speed Pneumatic System, Gold Touch Motor. Manufactured by Medtronic, Inc. Powered Surgical Solutions, 4620 North Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76137
• Z-0278-05 · Nov 11, 2004 · Terminated
  Medtronic Midas Rex Legend High Speed Pneumatic System
• Z-0213-05 · Nov 3, 2004 · Terminated
  Medtronic Midas Rex Legend Lubricant/ Diffuser Cartridge Catalog number PA100-A, manufactured by Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions, Fort Worth, Texas
• Z-0419-03 · Nov 11, 2002 · Terminated
  Legend Lubricant System (Legend Gold, Gold Touch and Platinum motors and Legend Lubricant/Diffuser cartridge)