SEISMIQ Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) system

The SEISMIQ Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) system is a new, minimally invasive treatment for complex calcified peripheral artery disease (PAD), a common circulatory condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, most often in the legs. In many advanced cases, plaque buildup in the arteries becomes calcified, making the arteries stiff and harder to treat with traditional tools.

What is SEISMIQ Intravascular Lithotripsy?

The SEISMIQ IVL system breaks up the hardened calcium within the wall of an artery without damaging soft tissue, preparing the blood vessel and the patient for balloon angioplasty or stent placement.

How it works

The SEISMIQ IVL system utilizes laser generated acoustic pressure waves to break up hardened calcium. It is designed to support more precise energy delivery, enabling a high level of control for physicians when treating various types of calcified lesions. The system allows users to activate specific emitters along the catheter’s length to tailor therapy based on lesion location and severity.

Benefits of SEISMIQ IVL

• Alternative to traditional techniques — SEISMIQ IVL breaks up the hardened calcium without damaging soft tissue, ultimately preparing the artery for further treatment.
• Customized treatment — SEISMIQ IVL gives physicians greater control and flexibility, enabling them to make real-time adjustments that result in more effective lesion preparation.
• Few complications — Recovery is immediate and less painful to the patient compared to traditional treatment.
• Restoration of blood flow — The procedure restores blood flow to the lower limbs that is essential for wound healing and limb preservation.
• Improved quality of life — Particularly for patients with challenging calcified lesions and critical limb-threatening ischemia, SEISMIQ IVL enables better stent expansion, enhanced drug delivery and more consistent results.