The Ventricular catheter is a vital medical device for the modern, minimally invasive treatment of hydrocephalus and other conditions. They allow for endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) as an alternative to shunt surgery, reducing discomfort, infection rates, and patient stays. This delicate and precise procedure requires ventriculostomy catheters that satisfy a wide range of stringent requirements.
Ventricular catheter designs include a wide range of features, both to facilitate the physical requirements for treatment and to allow surgeons to conduct treatment with greater accuracy and consistency.
To provide adequate drainage, ventricular catheter design must be carefully developed to maximize certain parameters. Flow distribution and shear stress are two key areas of focus to ensure proper functionality.
Fundamental design elements, including the number of drainage segments, their distribution, the diameter and number of holes in each segment, and the angular position, are all carefully selected to provide consistent results. Holes must also be large enough to prevent clogging, a serious concern given the specific cells and macromolecules found in cerebrospinal fluid.
The appropriate material for catheter construction is vital. High-quality silicone allows for catheter application without trauma to neuro-tissue. Given the delicacy of the ETV procedure, ventriculostomy catheters require a higher standard of softness and pliability from their silicone than many other types of catheters.
An effective ventricular catheter design must also be adapted to allow surgeons to carry out the procedure with precision and accuracy. Numerical length markers on the medical device are an effective solution to gauge progress during the procedure, typically marked out at each centimeter.
Radiographic recognition of the catheter is another important design feature, as silicone is not detected in a variety of relevant radiographic methods. To ensure recognition of the catheter, a radiopaque stripe of barium or another material can be used, or the silicone itself can be impregnated with barium to become radiopaque.
Each of these critical design elements contributes to the success that procedures performed with ventricular catheters demonstrate. Your organization needs a manufacturing partner that can meet all of them consistently.
Ventricular catheters are precision medical devices comprised of flexible tubing with precise transversal section and drainage segment placement. Ensuring proper drainage during treatment for hydrocephalus requires catheters that consistently meet precise requirements linked to the flow pattern and other characteristics.
It is critical to select a manufacturing partner that can consistently deliver ventricular catheters that meet those demands. The quality of these medical devices is critical, as is ensuring timely turnaround and production efficiency to maintain reliable supply. The manufacturing partner you choose to work with should have a proven track record of quality products that meets all requirements.
Quasar manufactures high-quality, reliable medical devices and is a recognized partner of tier-1 medical device companies. Our ventricular catheters and other minimally invasive medical devices meet the stringent requirements for demanding applications while fulfilling the consistency and efficiency you need in a manufacturing partner.
Contact the team at Quasar today to find the perfect solution for all of your medical device manufacturing needs.
"*" indicates required fields