Shockwave Prepares For FDA Approval Of Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy System

The company expects the FDA to approve its intravascular lithotripsy system with the C2 coronary catheter in early 2021 based on results from the Disrupt CAD III study.

• Source: Shockwave Medical (Scott Shadiow)

Shockwave Medical, Inc. is preparing to launch its coronary intravascular lithotripsy system in the US in early 2021, supported by a US field team of over 100 people.

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