MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN PROTEGE RX CAROTID STENT SYSTEM; STENT, CAROTID

Catalog Number	SECX-8-6-30-135
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Transient Ischemic Attack (2109); Dysphasia (2195)
Date of Event	03/30/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a protege rx stent was implanted in the left common carotid artery (mid/distal) to treat a plaque lesion with 75¿80% left internal carotid artery stenosis.The lesion length was 25 mm, the artery diameter was 5¿7 mm, and tortuosity and calcification were minimal.A transient ischaemic attack was reported, and mild dysphasia and right hand weakness were noted post-procedure and remained present.No medical or surgical intervention was required.The device remained implanted and in service.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: the patient was discharged home.No further treatment was required upon discharge.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.

• Brand Name: PROTEGE RX CAROTID STENT SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: STENT, CAROTID
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 4600 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; 4600 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 24976705
• Report Number: 2183870-2026-00181
• Device Sequence Number: 10479993
• Product Code: NIM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00821684038697
• UDI-Public: (01)00821684038697(17)270703(10)C137313
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P060001
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/10/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: SECX-8-6-30-135
• Device Lot Number: C137313
• 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: 03/30/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 98 KG