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Article: Lithotripsy Instrument Maker Goes 3D to Enhance Product Line.(Brief Article)
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- Medical Design Technology
- Article date:
- June 1, 2000
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Medstone International Incorporated invented the first shock, wave lithotripsy systems that provide effective, noninvasive treatment of kidney stones in a comfortable, dry environment. Since 1988, when the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) first approved commercial sale of the equipment, the company has continuously refined its technology, which employs electrodes to generate high pressure, precisely focused shockwaves. This method of therapy is so effective that 90% of kidney stone patients have no residual stone fragments and less than 4% require retreatment. No other kidney stone ...