MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
The model name matters.
A familiar brand can cover several very different systems.
Concept illustrationRead the precise label
Focused shock waves, radial pressure waves and magnetic technologies are different approaches. A manufacturer's broad product family is not a single approved treatment.
Ask for the matching evidence
Evidence and regulatory status should match the actual device, intended use and patient group. Current labelling and supplements need review.
Keep the practical questions
Who is operating it? What training is required? How is maintenance documented? Which risks and alternatives apply? These questions belong in an informed clinical conversation.
Sources & reading
Source check: 29 September 2026. Linked organisations are independent of PrimeWave. Research dates and device scope matter.
STORZ MEDICAL: orthopaedic technologiesInternational manufacturer information, not a substitute for US labelling or independent evidence.
FDA: STORZ DUOLITH SD1, P080028Original US indication: chronic proximal plantar-fasciitis heel pain in adults over 18 after at least six months of unsuccessful conservative care. Check current supplements and exact labelling.
Illustrations: AI-created people, human-faced humanoids and equipment concepts. Read the illustration note.