Side Inlet Integra CSF Reservoir - Reservoir, cerebrospinal fluid

Intended purpose

The Integra CSF Reservoir provides access to the lateral cerebral ventricles via hypodermic puncture. It is useful in obtaining CSF samples for cytological and chemical studies, for monitoring ventricular fluid pressure and for ventricular drainage. The reservoir provides easy access to the lateral ventricles and to cystic tumors for he injection of chemotherapeutic agents and/or radio-isotopes

Functional description

The Reservoir is designed for subcutaneous placement and attaches to a ventricular catheter. The reservoir is made with a suture flange at its base for attachment to the periosteum. The Reservoir has an inlet tubing entering from the side of the reservoir rather than from the base. This design eliminates the need for a formal burr hole,provides greater latitude in positioning and allows the ventricular catheter to be revised without disturbing the reservoir.