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 itemMedical Service Type
Therapeutic technologyPrevious Application Number/s
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
Application Form (PDF 1661 KB)Application Form (Word 213 KB)
Consultation Survey
Consultation SurveyPASC 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
-Public Summary Document
Public Summary Document (PDF 723 KB)Public Summary Document (Word 169 KB)
Meetings for this Application
PASC
13–14 April 2023ESC
5-6 October 202310-11 October 2024
MSAC
23-24 November 202328-29 November 2024