Application Detail

Description of Medical Service

Intravascular lithotripsy involves mounting multiple emitters on a traditional angioplasty balloon catheter, which is used to create micro fractures in calcified plaque within arteries.

Description of Medical Condition

Peripheral artery disease is a condition in which the build-up of fatty deposits (plaque) results in narrowed arteries and reduced blood flow to the arms or legs. The build-up of plaque can cause the arteries to stiffen or calcify. This condition most commonly affects the arteries leading to the legs or feet.

Reason for Application

New MBS item

Medical Service Type

Therapeutic technology

Previous Application Number/s

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Form

Application Form (PDF 1661 KB)
Application Form (Word 213 KB)

Consultation Survey

Consultation Survey

PASC Consultation
Consultation closed

MSAC Consultation
MSAC consultation input must be received by no later than Friday, 11 October 2024 for it to be considered by MSAC at its November 2024 meeting.

For further information please refer to PASC, ESC, MSAC Key Dates
For further information on the consultation process please refer to MSAC Consultation Process

PICO Confirmation

PICO Confirmation (PDF 1895 KB)
PICO Confirmation (Word 686 KB)

Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

Public Summary Document (PDF 723 KB)
Public Summary Document (Word 169 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

13–14 April 2023

ESC

5-6 October 2023
10-11 October 2024

MSAC

23-24 November 2023
28-29 November 2024