MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3 CONCERTO PGLA HLX; DEVICE, VASCULAR, FOR PROMOTING EMBOLIZATION

Model Number	PV-18-40-HELIX
Medical Device Problem Codes	Separation Failure (2547); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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
Medtronic received a report that a concerto coil encountered resistance in the middle section of the catheter and failed to detach.The patient was undergoing pelvic embolization.It was noted the patient's blood flow was normal and vessel tortuosity was normal.It was reported that during a pelvic venography procedure, when passing the coil, it got stuck inside the catheter and did not slide properly to reach the release site.Once it reached the release site, it could not be properly released; the release system did not work.No patient symptoms or complications were associated with this event.No medical or surgical intervention was needed to prevent a permanent impairment of a function and the event did not lead to or extend patient hospitalization.Ancillary devices include a guide catheter.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B5: additional information added to event summary.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
Additional information was received that the procedure was complete using another competitor's coil was used.According to the physician¿s statement, there were no contributing factors to the resistance.According to the physician¿s statement, when advancing the coil it became stuck inside the catheter.It was not specified whether it came out smoothly from the introducer sheath.

• Brand Name: CONCERTO PGLA HLX
• Common Device Name: DEVICE, VASCULAR, FOR PROMOTING EMBOLIZATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3; 9775 toledo way; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3; 9775 toledo way; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 9775 toledo way; irvine, CA 92618 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 24412968
• Report Number: 2029214-2026-00298
• Device Sequence Number: 14931896
• Product Code: KRD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00847536045057
• UDI-Public: (01)00847536045057(17)280822(10)D069354
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K090046
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/20/2026

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 Number: PV-18-40-HELIX
• Device Catalogue Number: PV-18-40-HELIX
• Device Lot Number: D069354
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2025
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Female