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Integra: A State-of-the-Art Electromagnetic SWL System
Integra incorporates a novel shockwave technology, innovative imaging and a revolutionary architecture oriented toward fragmentation effectiveness and accurate imaging.
Optimal Shock Wave Orientation from the Patient's Back
The Integra transmits the shock waves from the patient's back, which means that the shock path to the stone is about 42 % shorter compared to other Lateral Shock Wave Lithotripters who emit shock waves oriented at an angle.
Shock waves of Integra are transmitted through muscle and fat, thus avoiding intestinal gas with its shielding effect.
This leads to a more effective transmission of the shock waves and improved fragmentation efficiency.
The Best of Both Worlds: "In Line" and "On line" / Simultaneous Fluoroscopy Using Air Duct Technology
Lateral SWL allows On Line /Simultaneous SWL and Fluoroscopy, but shock wave and X-Ray are oriented at different angles.
The use of "In Line" Fluoroscopy represents a big advantage since it shows exactly the tissues which are in the path of the shock wave.
Conventional "In Line" Fluoroscopy Lithotripters are not On Line, and require stopping of the treatment before Fluoroscopy can be operated.
On the contrary the Integra, using the unique Electro Magnetic Generator with Air Duct Technology, allows for continuous Fluoroscopy Imaging at any time simultaneously with the Shock Wave operation
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| Integra allows the best of both worlds: In Line and On line Fluoroscopy. |
In Line Fluoroscopy with Full 9 " Image At Any Time
Conventional In Line Fluoroscopy Lithotripters allow visibility of only a small image during treatment. In case a full 9" Image is required for better image localization / recognition, treatment has to be stopped, the generator moved out of the way and only then the full 9" image can be seen.
Integra's unique Electromagnetic Generator allows the full 9" visibility for better image localization/recognition at any time without stopping the treatment.
Symmetric Treatment for Left/ Right Stones
Integra's reflector is located at the center of the Table, so that the patient orientation on the table is always the same irrespective of whether we treat a right or left stone.
Unique Stone Localization Method Without Using Neither Tilt Nor Orbital Movement of the Fluoroscopy Unit
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| The unique architecture of the Integra allows localizing stones precisely using only horizontal movements and a simple mathematical triangulation algorithm. |
Architecture
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Integra incorporates a vertically positioned, unique EM shockwave source, a treatment table and an x-ray fluoroscope in a Super-Compact integrated unit. A remote console provides control and imaging functions.
The shockwave source and the vertically positioned fluoroscope are mechanically attached as a single assembly, operable to move in three dimensions while the treatment table remains stationary.
Integra is highly mobile and compact (footprint = 2x1m) and does not require pre-treatment mechanical alignment of shockwave source and fluoroscope since in fact they are built as a single mechanical unit. |
Integra has a Super-Compact Design - 1m x 2m Footprint
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