MIDAS REX MR8 MR8-AS12Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions · ATT MR8-AS12 MR8 12CM STRAIGHT 2.4MM · Class 2
All models of MIDAS REX MR8 (137)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000441067), received between Mar 13, 2025 and Aug 27, 2026 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (3 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
- Detachment of Device or Device Component3
- Overheating of Device3
- Difficult to Insert1
- Naturally Worn1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 27, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Medtronic received information regarding a repair request, and no alleged product deficiencies were reported. At the time of report no patient impact is been observed. Additional information received stating that damaged bearing at tube distal were found during evaluation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50470520 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE, ATTACHMENT WAS NOT ATTACHING TO DRILL. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25589816 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ON FOLLOW-UP, IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS ONLY A DELAY IN SURGERY DUE TO NEEDING TO REPLACE THE ATTACHMENT, LESS THAN 30 MINS.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25529254 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2026Overheating of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USE, THE ATTACHMENT BEARING WAS DETACHED AND WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25404120 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2026Overheating of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USE, THE ATTACHMENT BEARING WAS MISSING AND WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25388264 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD ITS BEARING GONE. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25274902 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 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 21595565 ↗
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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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