inforMED
InjuryHBB

MEDTRONIC MIDAS REX 8

Received May 16, 2025 · Event occurred May 6, 2025

Report MW5170526 · MDR key 22039359

Device

Generic name

Motor, Drill, Pneumatic

Product problems

  • Overheating of Device

Patient

NA · Unknown

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE MIDAS REX MR8 (NEW-OWNED) WAS BEING USED, THE DRILL BEGAN SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING AND BEING HOT TO THE TOUCH, MULTIPLE DRILLS WERE BROUGHT INTO THE ROOM ALL MIDAS REX MR8 AND MULTIPLE BURRS WERE UTILIZED, ALONG WITH COOLING DOWN PHASES BETWEEN USES, PER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU) AND PAST ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS(RCA) RECOMMENDATIONS.