Hydrocephalus shunt system with endoscopic placement features

Details Hydrocephalus shunt system with endoscopic placement features Hydrocephalus shunt system with endoscopic placement features

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...

With flow control means

C604S008000, C604S264000, C604S175000, C606S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10400730

ABSTRACT:
A shunt system for controlling the flow of fluid from one region of a patient to a different region of the patient's body. The shunt system includes endoscopic placement features so that the system can be placed endoscopically in a minimally invasive surgery. Also provided is a single fluid flow control device having flow control characteristics previously obtainable only by connecting in series two or more shunt system components. In addition, the shunt system includes a selectively engageable locking mechanism that allows the system to be assembled quickly and easily, without the need for sutures or adhesives. The present assembly process minimizes the possibility of any unintended fluid leakage from the device.

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