Proterial Cable America High Performance Medical Solutions (PCA-HPMS) manufactures components used in lifesaving devices including the main extrusion used in External Ventricular Drain (EVD) catheters.
EVD catheters are essential medical equipment, and HPMS values our part in putting important equipment like the EVD catheter in the hands of the professionals who will use it to save lives. Our extrusions meet the highest standards and when you work with us you know the product will be high performance and high quality.
An EVD catheter is a medical device temporarily inserted into the ventricular cavity of a patient’s brain in order to drain cerebrospinal fluid externally. The EVD catheter is used because drainage can alleviate intracranial pressure and is necessary in the event of intraventricular hemorrhage or hydrocephalic shunt infections.
The catheter uses gravity to drain fluid, which helps protect the brain from swelling or pressure.
Several components work together to allow the EVD catheter to drain fluid as intended. The key elements of the catheter include:
The primary component of the EVD Catheter is the main extrusion. This part, manufactured by PCA-HPMS forms the catheter body.
This central tube is crucial to the entire medical device’s function as it acts as the main channel through which cerebrospinal fluid flows during drainage.
The extrusion PCA-HPMS produces isn’t just any component—it is a fundamental reason for the EVD Catheter’s effectiveness and reliability. This tubing needs to be:
Our extrusion is a vital part of our customers’ catheters, and with our component included in their design, our customers can know that patients have the best chance of recovery during treatment.
At PCA-HPMS, we take pride in contributing to the success of life-saving medical devices. Our team uses high-quality materials and delivers high-performance components to meet the needs of our medical partners.
Contact our sales team today to learn more about PCA-HPMS and discover how we can assist with your product needs.
