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A N C H O R I N T R A S P I N A L C AT H E T E R T O T H E FA S C I A
Attach the silicone anchor to the catheter where the
catheter enters the lumbo-dorsal fascia.
Fasten the anchor to the fascia using heavy non-
absorbable suture.
Reconfirm catheter patency with saline flush or CSF
backflow. Replace the SNAPLOCK
™
cap to prevent
CSF leakage.
Verify and document catheter position using fluoroscopy.
A LT E R N AT I V E T E C H N I Q U E ( D U A L A N C H O R ) :
Attach the cylindrical silicone anchor to the catheter
where the catheter enters the lumbo-dorsal fascia.
Fasten the anchor to the fascia using heavy non-
absorbable suture.
Create a strain relief loop in the catheter of
approximately 3 cm.
Attach the right angle silicone anchor to the catheter and
fasten to the fascia using heavy non-absorbable suture.
Reconfirm catheter patency with saline flush or CSF
backflow. Replace the SNAPLOCK
™
cap to prevent
CSF leakage.
Verify and document catheter position using fluoroscopy.
MEDSTREAM
™
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