The first successful disintegration of kidney stones in a human body by shock wave application was performed in February 1980. Today, mechanical shock wave energy is introduced into the body by means of a transducer that is coupled to the patient's skin surface. As soon as the shock wave energy impacts on the kidney stone to be removed, the calculus is broken up into sand-like granular fragments which are flushed out of the body naturally during urination.

A unique feature of the MODULITH^® SLX-F2 shock wave system developed by STORZ MEDICAL is that the energy focus required to crush the stone can be perfectly matched with the size of the stone to be fragmented. This ensures enhanced therapy efficiency and minimum side effects.

Moreover, various scientific research projects have also confirmed high success rates in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) and painful penile curvature (Peyronie's disease) with STORZ MEDICAL shock wave systems.