Browse hierarchy: [Neurology (NE)](/submissions/NE) → [Subpart E — Neurological Surgical Devices](/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices) → [21 CFR 882.4100](/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/882.4100) → NHC — Catheter, Ventricular (Containing Antibiotic Or Antimicrobial Agents)

# NHC · Catheter, Ventricular (Containing Antibiotic Or Antimicrobial Agents)

_Neurology · 21 CFR 882.4100 · Class 2_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/NHC

## Overview

- **Product Code:** NHC
- **Device Name:** Catheter, Ventricular (Containing Antibiotic Or Antimicrobial Agents)
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 882.4100](/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/882.4100)
- **Device Class:** 2
- **Review Panel:** [Neurology](/submissions/NE)
- **Implant:** yes

## Identification

A ventricular catheter is a device used to gain access to the cavities of the brain for injection of material into, or removal of material from, the brain.

## Classification Rationale

Class II (performance standards).

## Recent Cleared Devices (3 of 3)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K160223](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/NHC/K160223.md) | VentriClear Ventricular Drainage Catheter Set with Cook Spectrum Antibiotic Impregnation, VentriClear II Ventricular Drainage Catheter | Cook Incorporated | Apr 8, 2016 | SESE |
| [K071640](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/NHC/K071640.md) | VENTRICLEAR II, SPECTRUM VENTRICULAR DRAINAGE CATHETER, MODEL N-VVDC-02-ABRM | Cook, Inc. | Jul 12, 2007 | SESE |
| [K011812](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/NHC/K011812.md) | SPECTRUM VENTRICULAR CATHETER | Cook, Inc. | Nov 8, 2001 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Cook, Inc. — 2 clearances
- Cook Incorporated — 1 clearance

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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/NHC](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/NHC)

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