MIDAS REX MR8 MR8-AVA15 (UDI 00763000441326)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions · ATT MR8-AVA15 MR8 15CM VAR ANG 2.4MM · Class 2
Quick summary
This Midas Rex variable-angle drill attachment has 121 adverse event reports, with no deaths or injuries. Some reports describe the attachment coming apart or falling off, with detached bearings found on evaluation, and some describe noise or overheating. Reports rose from 6 in the previous year to 101 in the latest year. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 130
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 130 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000441326), received between Dec 14, 2023 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 130 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (18 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
- No Apparent Adverse Event84
- Detachment of Device or Device Component18
- Overheating of Device13
- Naturally Worn7
- Vibration5
- Difficult to Insert4
- Loss of Power4
- Difficult to Remove2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions116
- Insufficient Information15
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 130 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50934077 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Loss of Power
It was reported that the device does not work. There was no patient impact. Additional information was received on evaluation stated the distal bearing was detached made this event reportable.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50912183 ↗MalfunctionSep 27, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50910087 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Overheating of Device
It was reported that device gets overheated. At the time of report no patient was involved. Additional information received that bearings were worn and detached during evaluation.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50864381 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50784465 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Naturally Worn
It was reported that bearings of the device were bad. At the time of report patient involvement or impact was unknown. Additional information received stating that the bearings were misaligned.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50771819 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Overheating of Device
It was reported that the attachment was overheating. There was no patient involved.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50769065 ↗MalfunctionSep 13, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50747834 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50708352 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 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 was observed.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50684035 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50582471 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50492512 ↗MalfunctionJul 6, 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 25714095 ↗MalfunctionJul 6, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A REPAIR REQUEST AND NO ALLEGED PRODUCT DEFICIENCIES WERE REPORTED. 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
MAUDE report 25713779 ↗MalfunctionJul 5, 2026Noise, Audible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WITH THE REPORT OF NOISE. 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 25712212 ↗MalfunctionJul 4, 2026Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT WITH THE DRILL FALLS OFF, THE HOLE SEEMS TO BE WIDENED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25710845 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 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 DETACHED BEARING WAS FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25703937 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 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 DETACHED BEARING WAS FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25703430 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 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 OR STAFF IMPACT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DETACHED BEARING WAS FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25702762 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A REPAIR REQUEST WITH NO ALLEGED PRODUCT DEFICIENCY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING A BEARING THAT WAS DETACHED WAS FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25702460 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAD ISSUE/FAILURE THAT WAS NOT SPECIFIC, BUT THE CUSTOMER EXPRESSED DISSATISFACTION WITH THE PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25700497 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAS GENERAL DISSATISFACTION. IT WAS REPORTED 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 25689724 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 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 OR STAFF IMPACT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT DETACHED BEARING WAS FOUND DURING EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25689187 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2026Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT GETS HOT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25688853 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 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 25688781 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.