Healthcare Professionals
Strata NSC
Lumboperitoneal Adjustable Pressure Shunts
Shunt Catheters and the StrataVarius Adjustment System
Shunt Catheters
Strata NSC LP Shunt Catheters
Lumbar Shunt Catheters
Lumbar shunt catheters are used in conjunction with a lumboperitoneal valve and a peritoneal catheter to create a lumboperitoneal shunt. Lumbar shunt catheters are attached to a lumboperitoneal valve and are designed to divert cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lumbar subarachnoid space to the peritoneal cavity. Lumbar shunt catheters are available in closed- or open-tip configurations.
Important Safety Information
The most common complications associated with this product are due to obstruction of the system, infection, and mechanical malfunction. Catheters may become kinked, disconnected, or blocked. It is important to review the product labeling for complete safety information, potential complications, contraindications, and a complete explanation of warnings and precautions.
