Shockwave Medical has filed a patent for an apparatus that uses shock waves to treat calcified lesions in blood vessels or calcified aortic valves. The device includes a balloon that can be placed near the affected area and inflated with liquid. Inside the balloon, there is a shock wave generator with multiple shock wave sources. When a high voltage pulse is applied, arcs are generated in the fluid, creating shock waves that target the calcified region. GlobalData’s report on Shockwave Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Device for generating shock waves for treating calcified lesions
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A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230310073A1) describes a device designed to generate shock waves for the treatment of calcified lesions within blood vessels or calcified aortic valves. The device consists of an elongated support with a fluid-fillable chamber mounted on it. The chamber contains multiple pairs of electrodes, with each pair consisting of a first wire and a second wire. The distal end of the first wire serves as the first electrode, while the distal end of the second wire serves as the second electrode in the most distal pair.
One notable feature of the device is that the surface area of one electrode in each pair is greater than the surface area of the other electrode. This arrangement allows for the generation of arcs in the fluid adjacent to each electrode pair when a high voltage pulse is applied to the proximal ends of the first and second wires. These arcs create a series connection between the wires and the intermediate electrode pairs, resulting in the generation of shock waves from each electrode pair.
The device's ability to generate shock waves is particularly useful for the treatment of calcified lesions within blood vessels or calcified aortic valves. Shock wave therapy has been shown to be effective in breaking down calcifications and improving blood flow in these areas. By utilizing multiple electrode pairs with varying surface areas, the device can generate shock waves from different locations, allowing for targeted treatment of the calcified lesions.
Overall, this patent describes a novel device for generating shock waves for the treatment of calcified lesions within blood vessels or calcified aortic valves. The device's unique electrode arrangement and ability to generate shock waves from multiple locations make it a promising tool for improving the treatment of these conditions.
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