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 (PDF 652 KB)
Consultation Survey (Word 27 KB)

PASC Consultation
PASC consultation closes 10 March 2023

MSAC Consultation
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PICO Confirmation

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Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

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Meetings for this Application

PASC

13–14 April 2023

ESC

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MSAC

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