Kurt Shelton,Lawrence J. St. George,Artemie G. Gavala
申请号：
US15988059
公开号：
US20180263643A1
申请日:
2018.05.24
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2018
代理人:
摘要：
A lithotripter is provided that includes a lithotripsy apparatus for treatment of a urinary tract stone by fragmentation. The lithotripsy apparatus includes a lithotripsy wave guide shaft configured to transmit an energy form to at least one urinary tract stone. The lithotripter includes a sensing device configured to provide signal data for determining optimal application of energy during treatment with the lithotripsy apparatus. The lithotripter includes a processor configured to collect the signal data and provide feedback to a user. The processor has a control logic configured to determine at least one of: a) if the lithotripsy wave guide shaft is in contact with a tissue b) if the lithotripsy wave guide shaft is in contact with a stone c) type of stone d) if a user is applying force in excess of a predetermined threshold and e) physical characteristics of a stone. A method is also provided.
