Electrohydraulic/pneumatic lithotripsy system probe, urinary, reusable
Definition
A slender, rod-like device intended to be used as part of an intracorporeal lithotripsy system to transmit shock waves from electrohydraulic or pneumatic sources directly to a calculus in the urinary tract (i.e., kidneys, ureters, and bladder), providing high-speed fragmentation of the calculus in situ. It is typically made of high-grade stainless steel, may be rigid or semi-flexible, and is available in a variety of sizes and lengths. It may be introduced endoscopically through a natural body orifice or a surgically made opening. This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.