Mini Integra Reservoir - Reservoir, cerebrospinal fluid

Intended purpose

The Integra Mini Reservoirs provide 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 the injection of chemotherapeutic agents and or radio-isotopes.

Functional description

The reservoir is designed for subcutaneous placement and attaches to a separately supplied ventricular catheter at the straight connector. The reservoir is made with a suture flange at its base for attachment to the periosteum. Access is obtained by penetrating the reservoir with a needle.In this manner, cerebrospinal fluid may be withdrawn or other fluid injected into the reservoir.