Intracorporeal lithotripter LithoClast® Master

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The one-of-a-kind Swiss LithoClast® Master is the ideal combination of ultrasound and pneumatic lithotripsy, perfectly suited for all treatment modalities. High stone-free rates Up to 95% for ureteral stones using pneumatic lithotripsy Up to 90% for PNL procedures using combination lithotripsy Fast fragmentation Combination mode with the Swiss LithoClast® Master clears stones twice as fast as ultrasound-alone lithotripters Shorter operating time Pneumatic lithotripsy with the Swiss LithoClast® fragments stones on average faster than Holmium laser Product features Pneumatic effect for fast coarse fragmentation Powerful ultrasonic lithotripsy for fine fragmentation and pulverization Simultaneous use of both technologies for multiplied action Controlled suction for complete evacuation of stone fragments Scientifically proven efficacy Clinical experience with a new ultrasonic and LithoClast® combination for percutaneous litholapaxy R. HOFMANN, P. OLBERT, J. WEBER, S. WILLE and Z. VARGA Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, Medical School, Philipps Universität Marburg, Germany Clinical efficacy of a combination pneumatic and ultrasonic lithotripter: The LithoClast® ultra. Pietrow, Paul, Brian K. Auge, Pei Zhong, and Glenn M. Preminger Duke University Medical Center, 1572D White Zone, DUMC 3167 Durham, NC, 27710, USA For cost effective management Save 28 minutes compared to laser lithotripsy1 OR time costs 62 $ per minute2 Save on average 1,736 $ per PNL compared to laser lithotripsy