The Form and Function of Medtronic Strata II Shunt Valves

This video discusses the design of the Medtronic Strata Valve, with adjustable pressure capabilities, and the CSF pathway through the valve, from the ventricular or proximal catheter to the peritoneal or distal catheter.

[@kevinmoore2501]

I’m a patient who has one of these to help regulate excess C.S.F that I have, as a result of successful, and extensive neurosurgery. Thanks for posting this.

[@g3rbl]

I always wondered exactly how these valves functioned. Thankyou medtronic for this detailed video explanation.

[@Momofshuntboy]

Can the shunt have retrograde flow during a nuclear shunt study?

[@Lucinda5ara]

How long do these last?

[@FutureAIDev2015]

Is this valve MRI-compatible, or would the magnetic field break it?

[@brainartgirl21]

It is compatible but it may change the settings. I had an MRI.. it was ok but changed my settings.. You should have your settings checked after an MRI

[@FutureAIDev2015]

@@brainartgirl21 that's what my surgeon told me after the surgery, and what happened after the MRI post-op!

[@brainartgirl21]

@@FutureAIDev2015 yeah.. I hope you're doing well now