Swiss manufacturer of precision medical devices for endourology, dental prophylaxis and physical therapy

E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A.

1260 Nyon, SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa

1991Market launch of the original Swiss LithoClast®

more than 14 million stone-freeTreated patients

Nyon, canton of VaudHeadquarters

About EMS

E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A. is a Swiss manufacturer of precision medical devices headquartered in Nyon in the canton of Vaud. The company produces devices and handpieces for endourological stone removal, including lithotripsy systems based on ballistic (pneumatic), ultrasound and laser-assisted fragmentation as well as suction technology. Well-known product lines include Swiss LithoClast® and Swiss LaserClast®. Since the introduction of the original Swiss LithoClast® in 1991, according to the company more than 14 million patients have been treated stone-free. In addition to urology, EMS operates business divisions for dental prophylaxis and physical therapy (shock waves). The company supports users with training programs through the Swiss Urology Academy, including MasterClasses, hands-on workshops and online courses, and collaborates with urologists and subject-matter experts on product development.

Site: CH-1260 Nyon
Processes: Manufacturing of precision medical devices for endourology, Swiss Urology Academy: MasterClasses, hands-on workshops, online courses, Guided Stone Management (GSM) ecosystem, Training and continuing education events, Support and warranty
Materials: Pneumatic (ballistic) lithotripsy, Ultrasound lithotripsy (piezoelectric), Holmium:YAG laser, Thulium fiber laser
Industries: Medical technology, Urology, Dental prophylaxis, Physical therapy

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Development in collaboration with urologists and subject-matter experts
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Manufacturing of precision medical devices
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Quality assurance
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Worldwide distribution directly and via commercial partners/distributors
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Training and support through the Swiss Urology Academy

Technologies and Processes

Ballistik

Pneumatic (ballistic) lithotripsy

Compressed air accelerates a projectile whose momentum fragments stones coarsely via the probe; according to EMS, the gold standard for safe ureteral lithotripsy.

Ultraschall

Ultrasound lithotripsy (piezoelectric)

Piezoceramic elements generate around 25,000 pulses per second for fine fragmentation and pulverization of soft to medium-hard stones.

Ho:YAG

Holmium:YAG laser

Pulsed solid-state laser at 2100 nm for stone fragmentation, tissue ablation and coagulation in endoscopic urology.

TFL

Thulium fiber laser

Fiber laser technology for flexible ureteroscopy and stone treatment.

Site

Nyon

Headquarters

Products and Components

**Swiss LithoClast® Trilogy Console**Ballistic, ultrasound, suction · Urology

**Pneumatic PN3 Handpiece**Ballistic lithotripsy · Urology

**Vario Ultrasound Handpiece**Ultrasound lithotripsy · Urology

**LaserClast 35**Holmium:YAG laser · Urology

**LaserClast Thulium Power**Thulium fiber laser · Urology

**Swiss LithoClast® Trilogy All-in-one**Combined lithotripsy · Urology

Inside the production

Newton pendulum: principle of momentum transfer

Industries

Medical technologyUrologyDental prophylaxisPhysical therapy

Additional services

Manufacturing of precision medical devices for endourologySwiss Urology Academy: MasterClasses, hands-on workshops, online coursesGuided Stone Management (GSM) ecosystemTraining and continuing education eventsSupport and warranty

History

1991
Market launch of the original Swiss LithoClast® – start of EMS in the field of urology
1991
According to EMS, more than 14 million patients have been treated stone-free since 1991