Group 1 - The "Shockwave Valve Treatment System" developed by Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Peijia Medical has been selected for the National Medical Products Administration's innovative medical device special review procedure, marking a significant breakthrough in the treatment of aortic valve calcification in China [1][3] - This system represents a shift from "artificial valve replacement" to "autologous valve repair," addressing the durability issues of implants for younger patients and the surgical challenges for complex calcified cases [1][2] - The technology utilizes advanced imaging guidance and energy control to precisely focus shockwave energy, effectively loosening calcified lesions while protecting surrounding healthy tissue, thus avoiding long-term complications associated with traditional implants [2] Group 2 - The inclusion of the Shockwave Valve Treatment System in the innovative channel reflects regulatory recognition of its originality and clinical value, which will accelerate its clinical trial and registration process [3] - Peijia Medical aims to expedite the clinical transformation of this technology to benefit a wide range of patients, especially in the context of the growing global population suffering from heart valve diseases [3] - The breakthrough signifies a new height in China's medical device innovation and indicates a shift towards more precise, minimally invasive, and personalized treatment for heart valve diseases [3]
沛嘉医疗冲击波瓣膜治疗系统入选国家创新通道