MIDAS REX MR8 MR8-ND13BA45DCRecalls & reported problems
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions · TOOL MR8-ND13BA45DC MR8 13CM ND BDC4.5MM · Class 1
All models of MIDAS REX MR8 (137)
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 00763000513764), received between Feb 3, 2025 and Mar 17, 2025 — 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
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.
MalfunctionMar 17, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING ORL PROCEDURE THE BALL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE SHEATH. TWO TOOLS, WITH THE SAME BATCH HAD THIS FAULT AND THEY USED A THIRD ONE WITH AN ANOTHER BATCH AND ABLE TO PROCEED THE SURGERY, WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. THERE WAS NO BROKEN PIECES OF THE REPORTED PRODUCT REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH BACKUP PRODUCT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT IMPACT AND PROCEDURE DELAY WAS BEING FOLLOWED UP FROM THE FACILITY. ON ADDITIONAL FOLLOW UP THERE WAS A FEW MINUTES OF PROCEDURE DELAY OCCURRED TO GET SOME MORE CLEAR VIEW FROM THE ARSENAL AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR STAFF IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21621240 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING ORL PROCEDURE THE BALL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE SHEATH. TWO TOOLS, WITH THE SAME BATCH HAD THIS FAULT AND THEY USED A THIRD ONE WITH AN ANOTHER BATCH AND ABLE TO PROCEED THE SURGERY, WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. THERE WAS NO BROKEN PIECES OF THE REPORTED PRODUCT REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH BACKUP PRODUCT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT IMPACT AND PROCEDURE DELAY WAS BEING FOLLOWED UP FROM THE FACILITY. ON ADDITIONAL FOLLOW UP THERE WAS A FEW MINUTES OF PROCEDURE DELAY OCCURRED TO GET SOME MORE CLEAR VIEW FROM THE ARSENAL AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR STAFF IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21621162 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURE DRILL BIT SHEARED OFF. NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT NO DAMAGED PIECE REMAINED IN THE PATIENT'S BODY AND 10 MINUTES OF DELAY IN PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH BACKUP PRODUCT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT IMPACT WAS BEING FOLLOWED UP FROM THE FACILITY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21294796 ↗
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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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