New instrumentation for the assembly of shunt systems by a non-touch technique

Abstract

In modern neurosurgery there are many types of ventricular shunts, ventricular drains and access devices. These are composed of a variety of components which are best assembled and manipulated using a non-touch technique. A comprehensive and inexpensive set of instruments is described which is easy to sterilize and which will facilitate the easy manipulation and assembly of a wide range of these devices by a true non-touch technique.

Key Words:

• Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
• ventricular access device
• external ventricular drain
• new surgical instruments