Team 14

Endovascular Cerebrospinal Ventricular Shunt System

Team Members:

Cesar Diaz

Dary Deserne

Jesus Zazueta

Luis Campos

Team Mentors:

Dr. Todd A. Abruzzo, MD - Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Dr. Stephen Helms Tillery, PhD - Arizona State University, SBHSE

YouTube Link:
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Zoom Link:
https://asu.zoom.us/j/81006297681?pwd=Y0s3cEtEdGhLOVRaRTJjN3k2WCs2QT09


Abstract

The Endovascular Cerebral Ventricular Shunt System is a system that is designed to address the issue patients face with a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) due to hydrocephalus. The excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain cavity can lead to impairments, pain, and discomfort if not treated. According to Focus Medica , there are about 200,000 or more cases of Hydrocephalus per year in the United States. In some cases, infants may be born with this issue. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), roughly about two out of 1000 infants are born with this condition. There are current shunt systems available to treat Hydrocephalus, but the methods may only work for a limited number of times. In some cases, patients developed infections, bleeding, mechanical issues, and blockage. Most patients require regular monitoring after receiving a shunt system. The endovascular cerebral ventricular shunt system is designed to treat hydrocephalus by providing a safe drainage conduit for excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain into the transverse sinus, therefore increasing quality of life. This is done by creating a pathway from the Transverse sinus to the lateral ventricles allowing the CSF to flow freely as intracranial pressure builds up. Our device will create a vector for these systems to have a “bridge” between them. Since they run parallel to each other the delivery system (which will be 6mm in width and 8mm in length) will contain a 90 degree angle, using a curved line that allows a segmented needle and catheter system to create the vector needed to create said pathway. It’ll ride on a stent in order to secure the system and have a twist wire to adjust orientation. This way the system is contained and will allow for a return to “normal” life that most shunt systems don't allow.