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BTL-6000 FSWT vs Dornier Aries 2
Both the BTL-6000 FSWT and the Dornier Aries 2 concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The BTL-6000 FSWT uses electroacoustic wave generation; the Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. FDA records located: for the BTL-6000 FSWT, no record located; for the Dornier Aries 2, no record located.
Specs and prices are estimates based on publicly available data as of September 2026. Confirm details with the manufacturer or seller before you buy.
Side by side
| Specification | FocusedBTL-6000 FSWT | FocusedDornier Aries 2 |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Focused systems |
| Wave generation | Electroacoustic | EMSEDornier's electromagnetic shock wave emitter |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused electroacoustic | Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE) |
| Stated use or positioning | Not stated | Low-intensity ESWT |
Energy outputPressure in bar, energy flux density in mJ/mm² and energy per pulse in mJ are different quantities. A figure in one row never stands in for another. | ||
| Energy flux densitymJ/mm² | Up to 0.65 mJ/mm² | Not published |
| Energy per pulsemJ | 0.1–8.3 mJfrom 5 to 100 % intensity, per BTL's user manual | Not published |
| Energy adjustment | Intensity 5–100 % | Dynamic depth and energyset at the push of a button; no levels published |
| FrequencyHz | 1–25 Hzfull intensity only up to 10 Hz | Not published |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Focal depth | 15–45 mmfocal point, set with the coupling pads | Not published |
| Maximum penetration | Up to 65 mm | Not published |
| Focus volumeA volume, not a depth | 5 × 5 × 35 mmfocal zone | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | One applicator with 3 coupling padsthe pads set the treatment depth | Standard and I-Shape applicatorsno gel pads needed |
| Handpiece life | Up to 3 million shocksguaranteed | 2 million shocksstated system durability |
| Applicator weight | Up to 880 gwithout cable or coupling pad | 500 g |
| Preset protocols | 27plus user-defined protocols | Not published |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 30 kg (≈ 66.1 lb)without the trolley | Not published |
| Dimensions | 580 × 980 × 550 mm | Not published |
| Configuration | Upright unit on castorstouchscreen on the applicator | Transportable, compact consoletouch screen |
| Other published details | 8.4-inch colour touchscreensequence and single-therapy modes | No water tank, degassing or routine coil replacementKoolShield |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Sales and service | Global training and support network | Not published |
Regulatory recordRecord types and numbers exactly as located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another product. | ||
| FDA record located | None located | None located |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | Global training and support network. | Deep German medtech engineering heritage. |
| What to check | No US-specific 510(k) was found on the pages reviewed. | No current Aries 2 FDA number was located, and legacy lithotripsy records must not be cited in its place. |
6 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
BTL-6000 FSWT vs Dornier Aries 2: common questions
What is the difference between the BTL-6000 FSWT and the Dornier Aries 2?
Both the BTL-6000 FSWT and the Dornier Aries 2 concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The BTL-6000 FSWT uses electroacoustic wave generation; the Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE. The BTL-6000 FSWT is described as “Focused electroacoustic”, the Dornier Aries 2 as “Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE)”.
Which is cheaper, the BTL-6000 FSWT or the Dornier Aries 2?
Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the BTL-6000 FSWT and the Dornier Aries 2 FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the BTL-6000 FSWT, no record located; for the Dornier Aries 2, no record located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another model, so check it against the exact configuration you are quoted.
How do I choose between the BTL-6000 FSWT and the Dornier Aries 2?
Start with the clinical job, then ask both vendors for the same five things in writing: the exact model, revision, and which accessories are included at that price; contract term, APR, total payments, and the buyout option at the end; handpiece and consumable life, and what a replacement costs; warranty coverage and US service turnaround time; the exact FDA clearance number and the current labelling for the configuration being quoted.
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