HAKIM Precision Fixed Pressure Valve - Shunt, hydrocephalic

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

Integra Neurosciences Pty Ltd

Class:

Class III

Manufactured by:

Codman and Shurtleff Inc 325 Paramount Drive, Raynham, MA, 02767-0350 United States Of America

Therapeutic area:

16244 - Shunt, hydrocephalic

Therapeutic indications:

The Codman HAKIM Precision Fixed Pressure Valve mechanism incorporates a flat 316L stainless steel spring in which the calibration is accomplished by a combination between a pillar and micro-adjustable telescoping fulcrum. Intraventricular pressure is maintained at a constant level by the ball and cone valve seat design. Systems may include ventricular catheters, drainage catheters, prechamber, Rickham reservoir, SIPHONGUARD device, adaptors, connectors, introducers, and catheter passers. To provide constant intraventricular pressue and drainage of CSF for the management of hydrocephalus.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2008-01-17