Our Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) system is transforming standards of care and driving better outcomes for underserved patients – all with devices that have a low risk of complications and are proven to be effective, intuitive and predictable.

Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) simplifies the treatment of calcium via a unique mechanism of action (MOA) on an intuitive platform that’s low risk and consistently effective.

Shockwave M5+ creates pulsatile sonic pressure waves via five lithotripsy emitters enclosed in a 60 mm balloon, modifying peripheral calcium in a predictable, low-risk and consistent manner. The largest prospective real-world evidence for the treatment of complex, heavily calcified PAD.

Shockwave’s intravascular lithotripsy [IVL] system is built on a balloon catheter platform. But unlike the standard balloon dilatation catheters that rely on a high, constant rate of pressure to fracture the calcium, our approach uses short, dynamic acoustic pulses.

Apr 27, 2022 · The cardiologist makes a small incision in the leg or arm and inserts a thin, flexible tube (catheter) equipped with special sonic wave emitters and a slender balloon into a blood vessel. Under advanced imaging guidance, we thread the catheter to the calcified artery.

Feb 16, 2021 · The Shockwave IVL System (Shockwave Medical) with the Shockwave C 2 Coronary IVL Catheter is indicated for “lithotripsy-enabled, low-pressure balloon dilatation of severely calcified, stenotic de novo coronary arteries when used prior to stenting,” a …

Balloon-assisted microdissection for treating uncrossable lesions consists of producing controlled microdissections by inflating a small balloon until it explodes. However, if a balloon explodes during lithoplasty, at a pressure up to 50 atm, it can generate a noncontrolled dissection or even a …

Indications for Use—The Shockwave Medical Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System is intended for lithotripsy-enhanced balloon dilatation of lesions, including calcified lesions, in the peripheral vasculature, including the iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries. Not for use in the coronary or cerebral ...

Designed for versatility, Shockwave E8’s sonic pressure waves provide a low-risk option that effectively cracks calcium where it counts, simplifying complex procedures and helping restore peripheral blood flow.

Jul 17, 2020 · Calcium Modification by Shockwave Lithotripsy. The IVL balloon-catheter system includes miniaturized and arrayed lithotripters that are integrated into a semi-compliant balloon filled with a mixture of contrast and saline (Figure 1).