99 devices · GMDN 61159
A peritoneal or atrial cerebrospinal fluid catheter is a flexible tube designed to drain excess fluid from the brain to manage elevated intracranial pressure. These devices serve as the distal portion of a shunt system, directing cerebrospinal fluid into the peritoneal cavity or the right atrium for natural absorption.
These catheters are intended for surgical implantation as part of a therapeutic shunt assembly. The category may also include various disposable components required to complete the implantation procedure.
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