Extracorporeal Lithotripter
The Extracorporeal Lithotripter is a non-invasive medical device revolutionizing kidney stone treatment through shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). It delivers focused, high-energy acoustic pulses from outside the body to precisely target and fragment urinary calculi in kidneys, ureters, and bladder without incisions or anesthesia. Equipped with real-time fluoroscopy or ultrasound imaging for accurate stone localization, adjustable energy levels (up to 8 Hz), and patient-friendly designs like ergonomic tables, it ensures efficient pulverization into passable fragments. Modern models feature automated stone tracking, ECG gating for cardiac safety, and sedation integration, minimizing complications like steinstrasse while enabling outpatient procedures for stones up to 20mm.