Boston Scientific Swiss LithoClast Select Mode D'emploi page 6

DEAR CUSTOMERS,
The Swiss LithoClast Select System is a combination ultrasonic and pneumatic urological lithotripter used for
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the fragmentation of urinary tract calculi in the kidney, ureter, and bladder.
These operational instructions are applicable only for control units equipped with software version "rel. 3.x",
which includes the Swiss LithoClast
software version is displayed when the control unit is turned on. Prior to use, please verify that "rel. 3.x" is shown
briefly on the display panel. Please note that units with software "rel. 3.x" are hereafter referred to as the "Swiss
LithoClast Select System".
Contraindications:
Use of the product is contraindicated in patients with the following:
• Active bleeding disorders
• Solitary functioning kidney
• Creatinine greater than or equal to 3 µg %
• During pregnancy
• Under the age of 18
• Stricture and obstruction problems
• With an electrical stimulator implanted e.g. pacemaker.
Potential Complications:
Potential complications associated with fragmentation of urinary tract calculi by pneumatic and/or ultrasound
energy are:
• Perforation
• Hemorrhage
• Lesion
• Stone migration
• Pain/colic
• Macroscopic hematuria
• Infection
• Ureteral obstruction
Instructions concerning the specific components (handpieces, probes) are provided separately. Read the
instruction manual delivered with each of the components before using the Swiss LithoClast
Do not hesitate to contact your BSC representative for further information.
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Select System and the Swiss LithoClast
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