57 devices · GMDN 44856
A cerebrospinal fluid shunt valve programmer is a medical device used to noninvasively adjust the operating pressure of programmable valves implanted in patients with hydrocephalus. These devices help regulate the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the brain's ventricles, aiding in the treatment of this condition during and after surgery.
When browsing this category, readers should know that these devices are typically used externally and transmit magnetic signals to modify the pressure settings of implanted valves. They are specialized equipment designed for neurosurgical applications and are part of comprehensive hydrocephalic shunt systems.
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