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BTL-6000 FSWT vs Medispec Orthospec
Both the BTL-6000 FSWT and the Medispec Orthospec 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 Medispec Orthospec uses electrohydraulic. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. FDA records located: for the BTL-6000 FSWT, no record located; for the Medispec Orthospec, 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 | Broad-focused & specialtyMedispec Orthospec |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Broad-focused, urology and specialty |
| Wave generation | Electroacoustic | Electrohydraulicspark gap, marketed as Multi-Wave |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused electroacoustic | Focused ESWT, proprietary Multi-Wave |
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 % | Not 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 | Not published |
| Handpiece life | Up to 3 million shocksguaranteed | Not published |
| Applicator weight | Up to 880 gwithout cable or coupling pad | Not published |
| 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 | Wheeled or desktopOrthospec Compact and Orthospec Desktop models; touch screen |
| Other published details | 8.4-inch colour touchscreensequence and single-therapy modes | 20–30 minute outpatient procedureMedispec says “up to” 20–30 minutes, with no anaesthesia or imaging needed |
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 | Maryland headquarters with a demonstration programme |
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 |
| Other marks and claims | None noted | Site claims “FDA Cleared” without a 510(k) number |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | Global training and support network. | Established Maryland headquarters with a demonstration programme. |
| What to check | No US-specific 510(k) was found on the pages reviewed. | The manufacturer site claims “FDA Cleared” without showing a 510(k) number. Request the number directly. |
6 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
BTL-6000 FSWT vs Medispec Orthospec: common questions
What is the difference between the BTL-6000 FSWT and the Medispec Orthospec?
Both the BTL-6000 FSWT and the Medispec Orthospec 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 Medispec Orthospec uses electrohydraulic. The BTL-6000 FSWT is described as “Focused electroacoustic”, the Medispec Orthospec as “Focused ESWT, proprietary Multi-Wave”.
Which is cheaper, the BTL-6000 FSWT or the Medispec Orthospec?
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 Medispec Orthospec FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the BTL-6000 FSWT, no record located; for the Medispec Orthospec, 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 Medispec Orthospec?
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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