Address challenging calcium without compromising. Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) simplifies the treatment of calcium via a unique mechanism of action (MOA) on an intuitive platform that’s low risk and consistently effective.

Jul 17, 2020 · The IVL balloon-catheter system includes miniaturized and arrayed lithotripters that are integrated into a semi-compliant balloon filled with a mixture of contrast and saline (Figure 1).

Shockwave peripheral IVL can help treat these calcium deposits through its unique MOA, which produces sonic pressure waves that safely fracture calcium in the artery wall and restore blood flow both above and below the knee.

Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is a new technology consisting of a balloon-based system with miniaturized lithotripsy emitters that create a localised field effect to crack calcium in the arterial wall.

Mar 17, 2025 · Shockwave IVL sparks an electrical current between two electrodes, traditionally encased in a balloon placed in the blood vessel. The spark enables the formation of a vapor bubble in the mixture of contrast and saline within the balloon. As the bubble collapses, it emits an acoustic pressure delivered to the tissues.

Dec 17, 2024 · The AVS Pulse IVL balloon sending lithotripsy pulses through the catheter into the balloon, which eliminates catheter-mounted emitters. The company said this helps make a much lower-profile device to better access tight, calcified lesions.

Aug 8, 2023 · Intravascular imaging plays an invaluable role in the accurate balloon size selection and evaluation of calcium morphology.

Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) followed by drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty might be a valuable alternative to surgery for calcified common femoral artery (CFA) atherosclerotic disease. Nonetheless, the 12 months performance of this treatment strategy remains unknown.

Feb 28, 2025 · It highlights the limitations of conventional approaches (high-pressure balloons, specialty balloons, atherectomy), which often result in suboptimal lesion preparation and procedural complications. Particular emphasis is placed on the combination of atherectomy and IVL, as well as the various IVL devices available and in development, beyond ...

Mar 4, 2025 · The company reported that despite the challenging nature of the calcified lesions studied in the FORWARD PAD IDE investigational device exemption trial, clinical outcomes demonstrated that Shockwave Javelin has a similar safety and effectiveness profile to balloon-based Shockwave IVL catheters. The company noted that the Javelin delivers ...