Dornier Lithotripter receives FDA approval; device performs like previous generations, offers lower operating costs.KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 1995--Dornier Medical Systems today announced FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. approval of The Dornier Lithotripter lithotripter /litho·trip·ter/ (lith´o-trip?ter) an instrument for crushing calculi in lithotripsy. lith·o·trip·ter n. (DoLi) -- the latest innovations in lithotripsy Lithotripsy Definition Lithotripsy is the use of high-energy shock waves to fragment and disintegrate kidney stones. The shock wave, created by using a high-voltage spark or an electromagnetic impulse, is focused on the stone. from the original developers of extracorporeal extracorporeal /ex·tra·cor·po·re·al/ (-kor-por´e-al) situated or occurring outside the body. ex·tra·cor·po·re·al adj. Situated or occurring outside the body. shock wave lithostripsy (ESWL ESWL (Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) The use of focused shock waves, generated outside the body, to fragment kidney stones. Mentioned in: Lithotripsy ). The DoLi, which retains the best features of previous Dornier lithotripters, offers optimum products performance as well as lower overall operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . The DoLi was developed with the future of health care in mind. Dornier, recognized as the worldwide market leaders in lithotripsy, identified the most affordable shock wave source available, EMSE EMSE Ecole des Mines de Saint-Etienne (French engineering school) EMSE Engineering Management and Systems Engineering EMSE Estimated Mean Square Error , then spent more than a decade perfecting the technology. The results is a device that performs as well as previous generation Dornier lithotripters, while meeting the cost-containment pressures of today's health care industry. "We consider the DoLi to be the lithotripter that the health care market asked for," said Alan Klevens, director of marketing for Dornier Medical Systems. "Dornier's extensive research and development capabilities enabled us to engineer an EMSE-based lithotripter that is highly effective in breaking stones, yet is affordable enough to suit the operating budget Noun 1. operating budget - a budget for current expenses as distinct from financial transactions or permanent improvements budget items, operating cost, operating expense, overhead - the expense of maintaining property (e.g. of even the smallest stone centers." The DoLi is characterized by a modular, upgradeable design with a small footprint suitable for most clinical environments. It offers an attractive purchase price and can be packaged with programs that fix the life-cycle costs. An on-site modem enables remote diagnostics Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle diagnostics enables a mechanic to diagnose the exact mechanical condition of the vehicle and its systems and components. Remote Diagnostics enables to perform such diagnosis without requiring the vehicle to physically be present for checkup. software to correct most maintenance problems by telephone. And, there are no disposable costs or per-patient fees associated with the DoLi, and all expendable replacement items are included in the service contract. The DoLi's 140mm EMSE shock source has been proven repeatable, reliable, safe and effective, and it lasts for a minimum of 600,000 shocks. The shock source's wide power range allows for an anesthesia-free low-energy treatment or a high-energy treatment for breaking up difficult stones. The DoLi is available with a 50 kilowatt X-Ray generator for ESWL, endourological and diagnostic procedures. A lower cost 15 kilowatt X-Ray system is also available and can be used for ESWL and other fluoroscopy-dependent procedures. A variety of upgrade options enhance the imaging capabilities and multi-functional use of the DoLi beyond what is currently available on other PMA-approved lithotripters. With standard X-Ray and optional ultrasound, dual imaging and real-time monitoring is possible on the DoLi during treatment. This enhances the effectiveness of the therapy while minimizing the radiation dose to patients and operators. Furthermore, the X-Ray and ultrasound components can be used for other procedures, representing an additional savings. "With the DoLi, results are comparable to previous generation lithotripters, while the design provides increased flexibility and cost effectiveness," Klevens said. Dornier pioneered the development of extracoporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) 20 years ago, and maintains its commitment to the industry by continuing to meet market demands. Based in Kennesaw, Ga., Dornier Medical Systems has facilities across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Its Munich-based parent company, Dornier Medizintechnik GmbH, is a member of Daimler-Benz Aerospace (formerly Deutsche Aerospace), part of the Daimler-Benz group. CONTACT: Dornier Medical Systems Julie Bennett, 770/426-1315 or Hill and Knowlton Sarah Kerner, 800/800-6438 |
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