479 devices · GMDN 61123
Ventriculo-peritoneal/atrial shunts are implantable medical devices designed to relieve pressure in the brain caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), typically due to hydrocephalus. They redirect CSF from the brain’s ventricles either into the abdominal cavity (peritoneal shunt) or the heart’s right atrium (atrial shunt), helping to restore normal fluid balance and reduce intracranial pressure.
These devices are regulated as implantable medical technology, often requiring premarket approval or clearance depending on jurisdiction. They may include disposable components for surgery and are typically supplied as sterile, pre-packaged systems for clinical use, with variations in valve pressure settings and catheter designs.
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