Ultrasonic lithotripsy system transducer, reusable
Definition
A catheter-enclosed device used as a component of an ultrasonic lithotripsy system to transform electrical energy into ultrasonic energy to deliver localized lithotripsy treatments (the breaking up of a stone or calculus). It is introduced into the body through vascular access, surgically, or endoscopically. This ultrasound transducer is composed of either a single transducer element or an array of transducer elements [i.e., piezoelectric or active element(s), or crystal(s) and associated damping, backing, and matching layer materials]. This is a reusable device.