CVAC System for Kidney Stones

CVAC is a handheld vacuum device that efficiently breaks apart and removes kidney stones in one procedure. Introduced in 2024, it provides a more efficient approach to the complete removal of kidney stones.

The CVAC System is an all-in-one solution that is designed to efficiently and effectively remove kidney stones. It uses irrigation and vacuum aspiration to continuously clear stone fragments.

In a single, streamlined procedure, CVAC works like this:

1. A camera-assisted catheter is inserted into the kidney through the urethra.
2. A laser shatters the stone(s) into tiny pieces.
3. Irrigation and suction are applied to clear away the fragments and any dust.

Because CVAC shatters stones and removes fragments and dust in one single procedure, it:

• Doesn’t require patients to pass stone fragments through their urine like they do with some other procedures.
• Doesn’t require a stent to assist with the passage of fragments.
• No need to collect fragments during urination which is sometimes necessary with other treatments.

Most patients enjoy a quick return to normal activity. Mild pain or soreness, along with some blood in the urine, may exist for a few days. Drinking plenty of water along with over-the-counter pain medications typically is all that is needed.