Lithotripsy system

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1997-07-29

1999-05-25

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Instruments

Means for concretion removal

604 22, A61B 1722

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059066237

ABSTRACT:
A lithotripsy system, used to break calculi and stones, consisting of a flexible energy probe assembly, which can be inserted into a small and flexible endoscope, and an energy source. The flexible energy probe assembly consists of a target mass, an impact rod and a return spring. The energy source supplies an impact to the target mass which then transmits the energy from the impact rod to the stone. A return spring then restores the target mass and impact rod to their original position after each impact. The energy source can be a mechanical, electrical or pneumatic system.

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