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The 1980s
 STORZ MEDICAL
 

The 80s also saw the introduction of the remote control disintegration of Urological stones utilising EXTRA-CORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY (ESWL).

Ureter Stone/Kidney Stone
Stone position as established by X-ray can be continuously monitored during the therapy by ultrasound.  Rotation of the therapy source allows optimal coupling.

  

 
 MINNESOTA SCIENTIFIC

 

 

  

Further refinements and controls in traditional surgery were developed by: MINNESOTA SCIENTIFIC with their Omni-Tract Retractor Systems.
 MEDCHEM
 

Developed a microfibrillar collagen haemostat, Avitene, for the purpose of controlling bleeding during major surgery.

  

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