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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MDT POWERED SURGICAL SOLUTIONS MIDAS REX MR8; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE

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MDT POWERED SURGICAL SOLUTIONS MIDAS REX MR8; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE Back to Search Results
Model Number MR8-14MH30T
Medical Device Problem Codes Overheating of Device (1437); Smoking (1585); Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis: evaluation determined that dull and burning bit.The likely cause was identified as the burr tips are both corroded on each tool and both have signs of damage from excessive heat and corrosion by the brown and blue discolorations, the tips of the tools returned both are results of damage from that of the tools coming into contact with foreign metal during its use.This regulatory report is being submitted due to a retrospective review through capa 624392.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the surgeon was performing a 3 level posterior lumbar interbody fusion (plif) surgery, placing 8 screws.While placing the 5th screw they complained that the bit was dull and they wanted a new one.It was noticed there was a lot of smoke coming out of the incision site.When the drill was passed back, it was noticed the bit had turned black and blue and it had blue residue on it from burning a hole through the drapes.A wet raytec was put on it to cool it down and it started to steam and make popping noises.The bit was switched out for a new one to drill the remaining screws and the bit again turning blue and black and was dull.The mr8 drill motor was warm as well.No patient impact was reported.It was also noted that the procedure was completed with the reported product.On follow up, it was confirmed with the health care professional that there was no patient or staff impact.
 
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Brand Name
MIDAS REX MR8
Common Device Name
DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE
Manufacturer (Section D)
MDT POWERED SURGICAL SOLUTIONS
4620 n beach st
fort worth TX 76137
Manufacturer (Section G)
MDT POWERED SURGICAL SOLUTIONS
4620 n beach st
fort worth TX 76137
Manufacturer Contact
justin ellis
8200 coral sea street ne mvs21
mounds view, MN 55112
7635265677
MDR Report Key21864469
Report Number1625507-2025-01470
Device Sequence Number4695522
Product Code HBE
UDI-Device Identifier00763000490768
UDI-Public00763000490768
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K183515
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 04/18/2025
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberMR8-14MH30T
Device Catalogue NumberMR8-14MH30T
Device Lot Number0227011108
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer01/19/2024
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/11/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/18/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/15/2023
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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