Shockwave Leadership Shares Why We Do What We Do
Has anyone ever asked you, “What’s Your Why?” If you’re familiar with this phrase, then chances are you’ve either read or heard of the best-selling leadership book from Simon Sinek, Start with Why. If you haven’t read it, we’d highly recommend it. In the video below, we decided to ask our senior leadership about why they came to Shockwave.
It turns out that our team has come to Shockwave for many different reasons, but at the end of the day it’s to make a lasting impact. Developing a game-changing technology with innovative and passionate colleagues in a startup environment is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Learn why our leaders have chosen to dedicate their careers to bringing the promise of Intravascular Lithotripsy to fruition.
Visit our website to learn more about Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) and Contact Us if you have any questions or would like to meet with a local representative.
Lastly, follow us on Twitter at @ShockwaveIVL to stay up to date on all Shockwave IVL news and events. We look forward to staying in touch!
Important Safety Information
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Indication for Use – The Shockwave Medical Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System is intended for lithotripsy-enhanced balloon dilatation of lesions, including calcified lesions, in the peripheral vasculature, including the iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries. Not for use in the coronary or cerebral vasculature.
Contraindications – Do not use if unable to pass 0.014 guidewire across the lesion • Not intended for treatment of in-stent restenosis or in coronary, carotid, or cerebrovascular arteries.
Warnings – Only to be used by physicians who are familiar with interventional vascular procedures • Physicians must be trained prior to use of the device • Use the Generator in accordance with recommended settings as stated in the Operator’s Manual
Precautions – Use only the recommended balloon inflation medium • Appropriate anticoagulant therapy should be administered by the physician • Decision regarding use of distal protection should be made based on physician assessment of treatment lesion morphology
Adverse Effects – Possible adverse effects consistent with standard angioplasty include: • Access site complications • Allergy to contrast or blood thinners • Arterial bypass surgery • Bleeding complications • Death • Fracture of guidewire or device • Hypertension/Hypotension • Infection/sepsis • Placement of a stent • Renal failure • Shock/pulmonary edema • Target vessel stenosis or occlusion • Vascular complications. Risks unique to the device and its use: • Allergy to catheter material(s) • Device malfunction or failure • Excess heat at target site
Prior to use, please reference the Instructions for Use for more information on indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse events. www.shockwavemedical.com
