Device Dossier

Codman Ventricular Catheter with Bactiseal Silicone and Codman Peritoneal Catheter with Bactiseal Silicone - Peritoneal/atrial cerebrospinal fluid catheter

Device Dossier for Codman Ventricular Catheter with Bactiseal Silicone and Codman Peritoneal Catheter with Bactiseal Silicone - Peritoneal/atrial…

Intended purpose

For the use in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.

Functional description

Contains a 14cm ventricular catheter (ID 1.4mm, OD 2.7mm) and a 120cm peritoneal catheter (ID 1.0mm, OD 2.2mm) made from radiopaque silicone tubing that has been treated using the antimicrobial impregnation process. The catheters are used as a component of a shunt system for the draining or shunting of CSF. Accessories are included in the pack to insert the catheter.

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