Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions Medtronic Midas Rex Legend tapered dissecting tool, Model F2/8TA23 Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions, Forth Worth, TX Intended for use in Spinal, Cranial, Orthopedic, General Surgical and Plastic Surgery applications for transection, osteotomy, graft harvesting, bone shaping, laminectomy, entry hole, suture hole, and midface advancement. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Medtronic Midas Rex Legend tapered dissecting tool, Model F2/8TA23 Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions, Forth Worth, TX Intended for use in Spinal, Cranial, Orthopedic, General Surgical and Plastic Surgery applications for transection, osteotomy, graft harvesting, bone shaping, laminectomy, entry hole, suture hole, and midface advancement.
Brand
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot numbers: 0000710253, 0000710254, 0000710256, 0000710257, 0000710258, 0000710266, 0000710267, 0000710271, 0000710272, 0000710274, 0000710275, 0000710276, 0000710277, 0000710278, 0000710279, 0000710280, 0000710281, and 0000710288
Products Sold
Lot numbers: 0000710253, 0000710254, 0000710256, 0000710257, 0000710258, 0000710266, 0000710267, 0000710271, 0000710272, 0000710274, 0000710275, 0000710276, 0000710277, 0000710278, 0000710279, 0000710280, 0000710281, and 0000710288
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions is recalling Medtronic Midas Rex Legend tapered dissecting tool, Model F2/8TA23 Medtronic Powered Surgical Soluti due to Cutting flute geometry of surgical dissecting tools may be outside of established tolerance. This may lead to reduced cutting performance, inability . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Cutting flute geometry of surgical dissecting tools may be outside of established tolerance. This may lead to reduced cutting performance, inability to perform desired dissection, increased risk of overheating, and potential need for revision surgery.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm notified consignees by Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter sent May 30, 2008. The letter requires consignees to immediately compare their inventory of products against the list provided and quarantine any unused dissecting tools. The letter also states that Medtronic would provide replacement product to match the quantity and type returned by the consignees' institution.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026