Securement Device For Shunt Catheter And Implantation Method Therefor
US Patent:
2008026, Oct 23, 2008
Filed:
Apr 23, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/107932
Inventors:
Edward Lee Wiener - Golden Beach FL, US
International Classification:
A61M 5/00
US Classification:
604 8
Abstract:
The invention relates to implantable systems for securing shunt catheters. The implantable system and device functions to maintain shunt patency and thus, shunt catheter malfunction due to obstruction is prevented