Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave vs Dornier Aries 2

Both the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave 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 Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave uses electromagnetic wave generation; the Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE. Only the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave has a published purchase figure ($50,176.02 estimate); the Dornier Aries 2's price is not published. FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; 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.

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SpecificationFocusedChattanooga Intelect Focus ShockwaveFocusedDornier Aries 2
Technology
CategoryFocused systemsFocused systems
Wave generationElectromagneticEMSEDornier's electromagnetic shock wave emitter
Energy fieldWhere the peak energy landsPeaks at a focal pointPeaks at a focal point
Technology as publishedElectromagnetic focusedFocused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE)
Stated use or positioningNot statedLow-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/mm²0.01–0.55 mJ/mm²Not published
Energy per pulsemJ1.7–8.5 mJwithin a 2.5 mm radius, from the operating manual's output tableNot published
Energy adjustmentNot publishedDynamic depth and energyset at the push of a button; no levels published
FrequencyHz1–8 HzNot published
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like.
Focal depth0–65 mmfocal zone, set with the two stand-offsNot published
Maximum penetrationAwaiting manufacturer confirmationOur own catalogue states approximately 12 cm and Enovis states 12.5 cm. Neither figure is published until the manufacturer confirms which is current.Not published
Focus volumeA volume, not a depth5 × 5 × 30 mmfocus sizeNot published
Applicators and handpiece
Applicators and transmitters2 stand-off variationsStandard and I-Shape applicatorsno gel pads needed
Handpiece life5 million shocksexpected; coil exchanged every 2 million2 million shocksstated system durability
Applicator weight590 gper the US product page; the US operating manual gives 990 g500 g
Size and setup
Unit weight22.1 kg (≈ 48.7 lb)control deviceNot published
Dimensions450 × 165 × 530 mmW × H × DNot published
ConfigurationTransportable console with an LCD touchscreenTransportable, compact consoletouch screen
Other published details100–240 VAC, up to 450 VAexpected service life of the control device: 15,000 operating hoursNo water tank, degassing or routine coil replacementKoolShield
Price and buying
Purchase price$50,176.02estimateNot publicly listed
Monthly lease$1,165 per monthestimateNot publicly listed
Priced accessoriesF-SW Cart, $1,252.22Not published
Warranty and guaranteesTwo years on the control devicenew handpieces covered up to 1 million pulses; the coil and wear parts are excludedNot published
Sales and servicePurchase or lease through Shockwave SourceNot 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 locatedEstablishment listing onlynot a model-specific clearanceNone located
Indication as worded in the recordListing only. Not a model-specific clearance and carries no indication.No record to quote
Our notes
Where it stands outPublished purchase and lease pricing, which most of this set does not offer.Deep German medtech engineering heritage.
What to checkNo FDA number appears on the reseller page.No current Aries 2 FDA number was located, and legacy lithotripsy records must not be cited in its place.

4 further fields have no published figure for either machine.

Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave vs Dornier Aries 2: common questions

What is the difference between the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave and the Dornier Aries 2?

Both the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave 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 Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave uses electromagnetic wave generation; the Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE. The Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave is described as “Electromagnetic focused”, the Dornier Aries 2 as “Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE)”.

Which is cheaper, the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave or the Dornier Aries 2?

Only the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave has a published purchase figure ($50,176.02 estimate); the Dornier Aries 2's price is not published. Monthly figures: Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave, $1,165 per month; Dornier Aries 2, not publicly listed. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.

Are the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave and the Dornier Aries 2 FDA cleared?

FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; 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 Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave 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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