Coupling member for a shock wave therapy device
First Claim
1. A coupling member for the transmission of shock waves from a shock wave source to a patient to be treated, said coupling member being formed by an elastic, shape-stable material having moist outside surfaces, said coupling member being provided with an insert, said insert having at least one portion extending beyond the elastic shaped material of the coupling member to form means for grasping the coupling member.
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Abstract
A coupling member for transmission of shock waves from a shock wave device to a patient to be treated is composed of an elastic, shape-stable material having a moist outside surface, and is preferably formed of a hydro-gel, such as a polyacrylamide gel. The material is provided with an insert which contributes to its good stability and also enables manipulation of the member. The coupling member can also include, with or without the insert, a shock wave sensor which is embedded in the material and enables checking the power and the position or center of the shock wave source relative to a predetermined point.
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- 1. A coupling member for the transmission of shock waves from a shock wave source to a patient to be treated, said coupling member being formed by an elastic, shape-stable material having moist outside surfaces, said coupling member being provided with an insert, said insert having at least one portion extending beyond the elastic shaped material of the coupling member to form means for grasping the coupling member.
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