EDAP TMS currently develops and markets, through
its subsidiary EDAP SA, devices for the minimally invasive
destruction of certain types of localized tumors using HIFU
technology. HIFU technology is intended to allow the surgeon
to destroy a well-defined area of diseased tissue without
damaging surrounding tissue and organs, thereby eliminating
the need for incisions, transfusions, general anesthesia and
their resulting complications.
The Ablatherm®, a HIFU-based device developed and
manufactured by the Company for the treatment of organ-confined
prostate cancer, is approved for commercial distribution in the
European Union, Canada, South Korea and Russia.
For more information on Ablatherm® - Hifu, please visit www.edap-hifu.com
Shockwaves Lithotripsy (SWL) - Sonolith
The Company also produces and markets, through its subsidiary TMS
SA, devices for the treatment of urinary tract stones using ESWL
technology.
ESWL lithotripters, which are widely used for the minimally-invasive
treatment of urinary tract calculous disease, are designed
to fragment urinary stones within the human body, thereby
permitting their natural elimination.
The Company currently manufactures two models of lithotripters:
• The SONOLITH Praktis, which is available for commercial
distribution in the European Union, Japan, the United States, Canada
and South Korea.
• The SONOLITH Vision, which is available for commercial distribution
in the European Union, Canada, Japan and South Korea.
For more information on SWL - Sonolith, please visit www.tms-uro.com