Getting samples of CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) is now much easier and safer with DESU® Drainage systems which eliminates the need for needles and the threat of infection
ENDS AND EVD CATHETER KIT
STANDARD / ANTIBIOTIC IMPREGNATED
External Ventricular Drainage Systems consists of 1 ENDS (External Neurological Drainage System) and 1 External Ventricular Drainage Catheter Kit.
The External Ventricular Drainage System is used when use of permanent shunt implant is not necessary or suitable to reduce the intra-cranial pressure by means of CSF drainage.
The system is available with 2 options: with a standard EVD catheter kit or an antibiotic impregnated EVD catheter kit.
ENDS (External Neurological Drainage System) consists of the following parts:
1, female luer connector and luer cap (to connect the catheter to the distal outlet)
1, 60 cm reinforced rope with locking mechanism
1, 30 cm measurement scale (to adjust the CFS level according to mm Hg level)
1, 100 ml drip chamber with anti-microbial filter
1, 250 cm patent line that consist of: 1 male lure connector with cap, 3 three-way connectors, 1 y-connector with injection port, 4 clamps
1, 700 ml sterile drainage bag that has: an air filter, 1 outlet and level indicators at every 100 ml and has an air-filter
1 ventricular (standard/antibiotic impregnated) or lumbar (standard) drainage catheter, according to intended use
EVD (External Ventricular Drainage) catheter kit consists of the following parts;
1, External Ventricular Drainage Catheter
1, 32 cm stainless steel stylet (for insertion of the catheter)
1, stainless steel trocar needle with bended tip to allow catheter passage under the skin during catheterization
1, luer connector
1, silicone fixation tab