MIDS REX MR8 MR8-10BA20DRecalls & reported problems
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions · TOOL MR8-10BA20D MR8 10CM BALL D 2MM · Class 2
All models of MIDS REX MR8 (9)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000487072), received between Oct 22, 2025 and Jan 21, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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
- Fracture3
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 21, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING ENDOSCOPIC TRANSSPHENOIDAL RESECTION OF A PITUITARY TUMOR, THE BURR HEAD FRACTURED, RENDERING THE DEVICE UNUSABLE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE IS A 5 MINUTES OF SURGICAL DELAY AND THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED WITH BACKUP PRODUCTS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24127623 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Fracture; No Apparent Adverse Event; Fracture; No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A POSTERIOR CERVICAL SPINE DECOMPRESSION AND FIXATION PROCEDURE, A MATCHHEAD TOOL FRACTURED WHILE CREATING A PILOT HOLE FOR A CERVICAL PEDICLE SCREW USING THE MOTOR. THE PATIENT¿S BONE WAS REPORTED TO BE SCLEROTIC, AND INCREASED FORCE WAS APPLIED AS THE SHAFT WAS THICKER THAN THE TIP BALL DIAMETER (2 MM). THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A SPARE PRODUCT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23578604 ↗MalfunctionOct 22, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SPINAL SURGERY, THE TOOL FRACTURED WHILE IN USE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACKUP PRODUCT WITHOUT ANY REPORTED DELAY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY OR IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR STAFF IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23356342 ↗
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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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