prosa Adjustable MIETHKE Shunt Systems Your Simple Choice for Precise Patient Care Aesculap Neurosurgery MIETHKE

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prosa Adjustable MIETHKE Shunt Systems Your Simple Choice for Precise Patient Care MIETHKE Aesculap Neurosurgery

MIETHKE prosa Enhanced Patient Care Active people spend about 2/3 of the day walking, standing or sitting upright. Consequently, hydrocephalus patients with a shunt often risk overdrainage. The introduction of the gravitational technology for hydrocephalus treatment brought new options to avoid the symptoms and long-term complications caused by overdrainage. The new prosa is the result of continuous evolution of the proven and accepted gravitational technology. The prosa allows individual adjustment, which can be necessitated by body growth or increased peritoneal pressure. The analysis of our material demonstrates that gravitational shunt systems for treatment of adult chronic hydrocephalus minimise the risk of overdrainage. [10] 2

Gravity approved The Miethke valves progav, GAV and paedigav based on this technology offer effective solutions for pediatric and adult hydrocephalus [1,2,3,4,5]. Approved instruments The patented adjustment and verification instruments allow easy, fast and uncomplicated treatment at any location, without having to expose the patient to X-ray [1,9]. MRI approved Like the progav, the prosa features an Active Lock mechanism. This mechanism protects the valve against inadvertent adjustment by external magnetic fields and is MR-conditional* up to 3 Tesla [6,7,8,9]. * According to the new ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards. 1 The Adjustable progav Shunt: A Prospective Safety and Reliability Multicenter Study Sprung C, Schlosser HG, Lemcke J, Meier U, Messing-Jünger M, Trost HA, Weber F, Schul C, Rohde V, Ludwig HC, Höpfner J, Sepehrnia A, Mirzayan MJ, Krauss JK - Neurosurgery. 2010 Mar;66(3):465-74. 2 Experiences with a gravity-assisted valve in hydrocephalic children Haberl EJ, Messing-Juenger M, Schuhmann M, Eymann R, Cedzich R, Fritsch MJ, Kiefer M, van Lindert EJ, Séller C, Lehner M, Rohde V, Stroux A, von Behrenberg P Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics 4:000 000, 2009. 3 First experiences with an gravitational valve in child hood hydrocephalus Rohde V, Haberl EJ, Ludwig H, Thomale UW Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics 2009; 3(2):90-93. 4 Clinical experience in the treatment of idiopathic Normalpressure Hydrocephalus using the programmable gravity-assisted valve (progav Aesculap) Meier U, Lemcke J, Al-Zain F Neurosurgery Quaterly 2007;17(1):52-55. 5 Gravitational Shunts in Longstanding Overt Ventriculomegaly in Adults Kiefer M, Eymann R, Strowitzki M, Steudel WI Neurosurgery 57:109-119, 2005. 6 Programmable CSF shunt valve: in vitro assessment of MR imaging safety at 3T Shellock FG, Habibi R, Knebel J AJNR American Journal of Neuroradiology 2006; 27(3):661-665. 7 Effect of 3T MRI on the function of shunt valves-evaluation of paedigav, DualSwitch and progav Lindner D, Preul C, Trantakis C, Moeller H, Meixensberger J European Journal of Radiology 2005; 56(1):56-59. 8 Magnetic field interactions in adjust able hydrocephalus shunts Lavinio A, Harding S, Van Der Boogaard F, Czosnyka M, Smielewski P, Richards HK, Pickard JD, Czosnyka ZH. et al Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics 2008;2(3):222-228. 9 Programmable Shunt Assistant tested in Cambridge Shunt Evaluation Laboratory Czosnyka M, Czosnyka Z. Acta Neurochirurgica Suppl. 2010 (in press) 10 Five Years Experience with Gravitational Shunts in Chronic Hydrocephalus of Adults Kiefer M, Eymann R, Meier U Acta Neurochir 2002, 144: 755 767 11 Treatment of Overdrainage Syndrome in Shunted Pediatric Patients with Additional Gravitational Uni A.M. Messing-Jünger M.D., Luisa Wilms Poster Presented at AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery December 8-11, 2004 San Francisco, CA 3

MIETHKE prosa Enhanced Treatment Options prosa offers extended options and possibilities for all fields of hydrocephalus treatment, beyond the limitations of conventional shunt systems. The pressure setting range of 0 to 40 cmh 2 O allows individual adjustment for each patient. The prosa valve can be combined with any differential pressure valve. One valve fits all patients Wide range of pressure levels for adjustment between 0 to 40 cmh 2 O Automatic adaption of pressure depending on bodyposition within adjusted pressure range Titanium shell ensures reliable function, independent of external and subcutaneous pressures Adding a to a preexisting or newly inserted shunt system is able to reduce the occurrence or severity of an overdrainage syndrome in shunted hydrocephalic children. [11] Optional differential Adjustable 4

Our Recommendation Patient Age < 5 years 5-60 years > 60 years Initial Valve Adjustment [cmh 2 O] 20 25 20 The prosa valve should be implanted in combination with a differential. The less mobile the patient, the lower the opening pressure to be set. Individual characteristics of the patient, e.g. the Body Mass Index, adiposity, pregnancy, growth of pediatric patients, etc. can be easily adapted for, by adjusting the in the course of the therapy. * These guide values are not binding. Other settings may be preferable depending on the individual patient and anamnesis prosa in X-ray view unused range cmh 2 O 5

MIETHKE prosa The Function Supine Function The prosa is an gravitational valve whose opening pressure automatically adapts to the patient s body position. In the supine position, the opening pressure of the prosa is 0 cmh 2 O. In this mode, the shunt opening pressure is completely defined by the differential. Optional differential Adjustable Valve opening pressure* (cmh 2 O) 40 30 20 10 15 30 45 * The graph only represents the opening pressure of the prosa. For the opening pressure of the shunt system as a whole, the opening pressure of the differential has to be added in. 6

The Function Upright Function When the patient is in an upright body position, the and the differential work together, i.e. the opening pressure of the shunt system as a whole is the sum of the differential pressure level and the pressure level set at the. Optional differential Adjustable 40 Adjustment range prosa 30 20 10 60 75 90 0 body position 7

MIETHKE prosa Instruments for Valve Adjustment Localization The prosa is located by palpation. Verification Position the verification instrument according to instruction for use on the valve. Press the trigger button to see the actual opening pressure setting displayed in the display window. Localization Verification 8

Adjustment Select the appropriate opening pressure on the adjustment instrument. Position the instrument according to instruction for use on the valve. Unlock the mechanical coupling Active-Lock by applying mild pressure on the trigger button and set the intended opening pressure of the valve. Any adjustment can easily be confirmed using the verification instrument. Adjustment 9

MIETHKE prosa Optional with differential prosa Available as only or in combination with differential Adjustable between 0-40 cmh 2 O no differential : with differential : 4.5 mm 2.8 mm 4.5 mm 14.7 mm differential Connector: Diff. press. Unit: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d o = 2.8 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 FV701T Differential (not / cmh 2 O) optional combination with differential FV702T FV703T FV704T FV705T 0* 5 10 15 * for prevention of reflux only 10

prosa with Available as with integrated only or in combination with differential pressure unit Adjustable between 0-40 cmh 2 O no differential : with differential : 4.5 mm 2.8 mm 4.5 mm 1200 mm 14.7 mm differential 1200 mm Connector: Diff. press. Unit: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d o = 2.8 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 FV706T Differential (not / cmh 2 O) optional combination with differential FV707T FV708T FV709T FV710T 0* 5 10 15 * for prevention of reflux only 11

prosa SHUNT SYSTEM with SPRUNG RESERVOIR Adjustable gravitational unit with integrated distal catheter Adjustable between 0-40 cmh 2 O SPRUNG reservoir* with integrated *Flushing reservoir allows for the checking of the ventricular catheter s patency and ensures only distal drainage. 20 mm SPRUNG reservoir 14.7 mm differential 600 mm 1200 mm Ventricular catheter with introducing stylet 180 mm ventricular catheter introducing stylet Connector: Diff. press. Unit: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d o = 2.8 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 FV711T Differential (not / cmh 2 O) optional combination with differential FV712T FV713T FV714T FV715T 0* 5 10 15 * for prevention of reflux only 12

prosa SHUNT SYSTEM with CONTROL RESERVOIR Adjustable gravitational unit with integrated distal catheter Adjustable between 0-40 cmh 2 O Control Reservoir* with integrated *Flushing reservoir allows for the checking of the ventricular catheter s patency and ensures only distal drainage. 20 mm Control Reservoir 14.7 mm differential 600 mm 9.5 mm 16 mm deflector 900 mm Ventricular catheter with introducing stylet and deflector 180 mm ventricular catheter introducing stylet Connector: Diff. press. Unit: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d o = 2.8 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 FV716T Differential (not / cmh 2 O) optional combination with differential FV717T FV718T FV719T FV720T 0* 5 10 15 * for prevention of reflux only 13

prosa SHUNT SYSTEM with FLUSHING RESERVOIR for pediatric application Adjustable gravitational unit with integrated distal catheter Adjustable between 0-40 cmh 2 O Pediatric flushing reservoir with integrated distal catheter; optional combination with differential Ventricular catheter with introducing stylet and pediatric deflector 14 mm flushing reservoir 14.7 mm differential 6 mm 10 mm deflector 600 mm 1200 mm 180 mm ventricular catheter introducing stylet Connector: Diff. press. Unit: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d o = 2.8 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 FV721T Differential (not / cmh 2 O) optional combination with differential FV722T FV723T FV724T FV725T 0* 5 10 15 * for prevention of reflux only 14

prosa SHUNT SYSTEM with BURRHOLE RESERVOIR for pediatric application Adjustable gravitational unit with integrated distal catheter Adjustable between 0-40 cmh 2 O Pediatric burrhole reservoir with integrated distal catheter; optional combination with differential 14 mm burrhole reservoir 14.7 mm differential 600 mm 1200 mm Ventricular catheter with introducing stylet 180 mm ventricular catheter introducing stylet Connector: Diff. press. Unit: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d o = 2.8 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 FV726T Differential (not / cmh 2 O) optional combination with differential FV727T FV728T FV729T FV730T 0* 5 10 15 * for prevention of reflux only 15

MIETHKE prosa With differential prosa with differential progav Adjustable gravitational unit with differential Gravitational valve between 0-40 cmh 2 O differential Connector: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 Differential ( / cmh 2 O) FV782T 0 20 16

prosa with differential progav and Adjustable gravitational unit with differential Gravitational valve between 0-40 cmh 2 O Integrated differential 1200 mm Connector: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 Differential ( / cmh 2 O) FV783T 0 20 17

prosa with differential progav and FLUSHING RESERVOIR for pediatric application Adjustable gravitational unit with differential Gravitational valve between 0-40 cmh 2 O Integrated pediatric flushing reservoir Integrated 14 mm flushing reservoir differential 1200 mm Connector: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 Differential ( / cmh 2 O) FV785T 0 20 18

prosa with differential progav and FLUSHING RESERVOIR for pediatric application Adjustable gravitational unit with differential Gravitational valve between 0-40 cmh 2 O Integrated pediatric flushing reservoir Integrated 14 mm flushing reservoir differential 1200 mm Ventricular catheter with introducing stylet and deflector 6 mm 10 mm deflector 250 mm ventricular catheter introducing stylet Connector: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 Differential ( / cmh 2 O) FV788T 0 20 19

prosa with differential progav and FLUSHING RESERVOIR for pediatric application Adjustable gravitational unit with differential Gravitational valve between 0-40 cmh 2 O Integrated Ventricular catheter with integrated pediatric flushing reservoir, introducing stylet and pediatric deflector differential 1200 mm 6 mm 10 mm deflector Connector: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm 85 mm ventricular catheter 180 mm 14 mm flushing reservoir introducing stylet Scale 1:1 Differential ( / cmh 2 O) FV789T 0 20 20

prosa with differential progav and BURRHOLE RESERVOIR for pediatric application Adjustable gravitational unit with differential Gravitational valve between 0-40 cmh 2 O Integrated pediatric burrhole reservoir Integrated 14 mm burrhole reservoir differential 1200 mm for occipital implantation only! Connector: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm Scale 1:1 Differential ( / cmh 2 O) FV784T 0 20 21

prosa with differential progav and BURRHOLE RESERVOIR for pediatric application Adjustable gravitational unit with differential Gravitational valve between 0-40 cmh 2 O Pediatric burrhole reservoir with integrated distal catheter Ventricular catheter with introducing stylet 14 mm burrhole reservoir 200 mm catheter differential 1200 mm Connector: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm 180 mm ventricular catheter introducing stylet Scale 1:1 Differential ( / cmh 2 O) FV786T 0 20 22

prosa with differential progav and BURRHOLE RESERVOIR for pediatric application Adjustable gravitational unit with differential Gravitational valve between 0-40 cmh 2 O Integrated pediatric burrhole reservoir Integrated 14 mm burrhole reservoir differential 1200 mm Ventricular catheter with introducing stylet 180 mm ventricular catheter introducing stylet Connector: Catheter: d o = 1.9 mm d i = 1.2 mm, d o = 2.5 mm for occipital implantation only! Scale 1:1 Differential ( / cmh 2 O) FV787T 0 20 23

MIETHKE prosa prosa Instruments Instruments for valve adjustment prosa Adjustment instrument for setting the required opening pressure prosa Verification instrument for reading the actual opening pressure setting Adjustment instrument: Verification instrument: Instruments FV790T FV791T prosa Adjustment instrument prosa Verification instrument 24

prosa Instruments Instruments for valve adjustment prosa Masterdisc for calibrating the verification instrument prosa Compass for locating the prosa prosa Adjustment disc for setting the required opening pressure in patients with thicker skin prosa Checkmate for sterile reading and setting the opening pressure of a prosa prior to the implantation (resterilizable) Masterdisc: Adjustment disc: Compass: Checkmate: Instruments FV792T FV793T FV794T FV795T FV796T prosa Instrument set (comprising of FV790T-FV795T) prosa Masterdisc prosa Compass prosa Adjustment disc prosa Checkmate 25

MIETHKE prosa progav Instruments Instruments for valve adjustment progav Adjustment instrument for setting the required opening pressure progav Verification instrument for reading the actual opening pressure setting Adjustment instrument: Verification instrument: Instruments FV400T FV401T progav Adjustment instrument progav Verification instrument 26

progav Instruments Instruments for valve adjustment progav Masterdisc for calibrating the verification instrument Compass for locating the progav progav Adjustment disc for setting the required opening pressure in patients with thicker skin progav Checkmate for sterile reading and setting the opening pressure of a progav prior to the implantation (resterilizable) Masterdisc: Adjustment disc: Compass: Checkmate: Instruments FV402T FV403T FV404T FV407T FV409T progav Masterdisc progav Compass prosa Instrument set (comprising FV400T-FV403T) progav Adjustment disc progav Checkmate 27

Our Shunt Systems Your Choice Shunt System Description Indication Patient Grav.- assist. adult HC ped. HC NPH LP active recumbent MRT comp. 3 Tesla prosa Adjustable gravitational unit for combination with differential presssure valve progav Adjustable differential pressure valve with GAV Gravitational valve for adult Hydrocephalus paedigav Gravitational valve for pediatric Hydrocephalus SHUNTASSISTANT Gravitational unit for combination with differential pressure valve DUALSWITCH- VALVE Gravitational valve system with extra large flow path for CSF mininav Smallest differential pressure valve Accessories 28

MIETHKE prosa Aesculap, Tuttlingen Miethke, Potsdam Alliance for Innovation When two strong partners combine their expertise, innovative and groundbreaking solutions frequently arise that would scarcely have been possible working alone. Aesculap and Miethke have followed this path and have been cooperating since 1999. The goal was and is to develop better solutions for the difficult treatment of hydrocephalus and to make them available all over the world. This vision has inspired and motivated everyone involved. An intensive dialogue was initiated with customers, doctors and patients about the problems associated with this complex medical condition. New solutions were developed and discussed in small circles of experts and scientific symposia. The eventual outcome of this fruitful process was the market introduction of the first for pediatric patients - which can effectively prevent the overdrainage of cerebrospinal fluid. A unique product worldwide, and a milestone in modern hydrocephalus therapy. What has already been achieved is only the beginning. For us, it is a duty and a necessity to continue along the path we have begun. In the patients interest we will carry on our extensive investment into research and development and will not tire of learning more, collecting new insights and remaining open for future developments. We will continue to venture in new directions and cross every frontier, to provide help for cases where a solution has not yet been found. 29

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