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The PainShield"M MD diathermy device is intended to apply ultrasounic energy to generate deep heat within body tissues for the treatment of selected medical conditions such as relief of pain, muscle spasms, and joint contractures.

The PainShield™ MD is an ultrasonic diathermy device used to apply deep heat to tissues in the body with a transducer/applicator that is incorporated into a patch that adheres to the skin, as does a bandage.The PainShield™ MD is used to generate continuous wave ultrasound at 90 kHz, through a reusable applicator/transducer that covers an area of about 6 cm². The small applicator allows treatment of less accessible body parts such as, for example, the heel, the achilles tendon and the wrist. The device includes the above-mentioned transducer, a small, rechargeable, battery-powered driver unit and a cable that connects the driver to the transducer.