The Silverline® ventricular drainage catheter made of radiopaque polyurethane or silicone is inserted into one of the ventricles of the brain. Accessories that come with the device include a stylet, a suture clamp, a Luer-Lock connector, and a metal trocar.
- The slotted suture clamp is used for fixation to the skin.
- The Luer-Lock connector is connected to the external ventricular drainage kit.
- The trocar is used for tunneling.
- The catheter is outfitted with lettered marks.
- The stylet is used for stiffening during insertion.
Technical Information
| Length | 270 mm |
| Outer diameter | 2.0 mm (6 F) 2.7 mm (8 F) 3.3 mm (10 F) |
| Inner diameter | 1.0 mm (6 F) 1.5 mm (8 F) 1.9 mm (10 F) |
| Duration of use | not more than 30 days |
| Double packed Sterile For single use |
|