Carotid Stents
PROTÉGÉ Carotid Stent System
Indications for Use
The PROTÉGÉ GPS and RX Carotid Stent Systems are intended for the endovascular treatment of carotid artery atherosclerotic disease to open partially blocked arteries, hold plaque against the artery wall, and improve blood flow to the brain, reducing the risk of stroke.
Key Specifications
- Self-expanding Nitinol stent system for permanent implantation
- Made of nickel-titanium alloy (Nitinol)
- Cut from a Nitinol tube in an open lattice design
- Tantalum radiopaque markers at proximal and distal ends
- Pre-mounted on a 6 Fr delivery system
- PROTÉGÉ GPS variant: 0.014"/0.018" over-the-wire delivery system
- PROTÉGÉ RX variant: 0.014" rapid exchange delivery system
- Achieves predetermined diameter upon deployment
- Exerts constant, gentle outward force to establish patency
- MRI compatible
Description
The PROTÉGÉ GPS Carotid Stent System is a self-expanding Nitinol stent system intended for permanent implantation. The self-expanding stent is made of a nickel titanium alloy (Nitinol) and comes pre-mounted on a 6 Fr, 0.014"/0.018" over-the-wire delivery system. The stent is cut from a Nitinol tube in an open lattice design, and is designed with tantalum radiopaque markers at the proximal and distal ends of the stent. Upon deployment, the stent achieves its predetermined diameter and exerts a constant, gentle outward force to establish patency. The PROTÉGÉ RX Carotid Stent System is similar, pre-mounted on a 6 Fr, 0.014" rapid exchange delivery system.