- Purchase
- $50,176.02
- Lease
- $1,165 per month
- Price
- Not publicly listed
Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave vs ELvation PiezoWave2T
Both the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave and the ELvation PiezoWave2T 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T uses piezoelectric. Only the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave has a published purchase figure ($50,176.02 estimate); the ELvation PiezoWave2T'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 ELvation PiezoWave2T, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance.
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 | FocusedChattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave | FocusedELvation PiezoWave2T |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Focused systems |
| Wave generation | Electromagnetic | Piezoelectricdirect focusing, no reflector |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Electromagnetic focused | Focused piezoelectric, direct focusing |
| Stated use or positioning | Not stated | Acoustic compression therapy for minor aches and painsthe US intended use, per ELvation |
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 | 0.01–0.55 mJ/mm² | Up to 0.82 mJ/mm²on ELvation's European therapy sources |
| Energy per pulsemJ | 1.7–8.5 mJwithin a 2.5 mm radius, from the operating manual's output table | Not published |
| FrequencyHz | 1–8 Hz | Up to 12 Hzcapped at 8 Hz at the highest intensities |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Focal depth | 0–65 mmfocal zone, set with the two stand-offs | 20–60 mmfocal centre across the three US therapy sources |
| Maximum penetration | Awaiting 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. | 0.5 mm to 6 cmdepending on the therapy source |
| Focus volumeA volume, not a depth | 5 × 5 × 30 mmfocus size | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | 2 stand-off variations | F7G3, F10G10 and FBL10x5G2 therapy sourcesthe US line-up; a replacement F7G3 lists at $6,900 |
| Handpiece life | 5 million shocksexpected; coil exchanged every 2 million | 5 million pulsesguaranteed per therapy source |
| Applicator weight | 590 gper the US product page; the US operating manual gives 990 g | Not published |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 22.1 kg (≈ 48.7 lb)control device | Not published |
| Dimensions | 450 × 165 × 530 mmW × H × D | 405 × 226 × 450 mmUS control unit, W × H × D |
| Configuration | Transportable console with an LCD touchscreen | Control unit on a cartfoot switch; the US Starter package adds one therapy source and gel pads |
| Other published details | 100–240 VAC, up to 450 VAexpected service life of the control device: 15,000 operating hours | High-resolution touch screenT-Burst and T-Ramp modes; gel pads set the depth in 5 mm steps |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | $50,176.02estimate | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | $1,165 per monthestimate | Not publicly listed |
| Priced accessories | F-SW Cart, $1,252.22 | Not published |
| Warranty and guarantees | Two years on the control devicenew handpieces covered up to 1 million pulses; the coil and wear parts are excluded | One yearF7G3 source one year or 3 million impulses; FBL source one year or 5 million; consumables 90 days |
| Sales and service | Purchase or lease through Shockwave Source | ELvation Medical LLC, Alpharetta, Georgiaexclusive US seller; Richard Wolf assembles US units in Chicago |
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 | Establishment listing onlynot a model-specific clearance | Establishment listing onlynot a model-specific clearance |
| Indication as worded in the record | Listing only. Not a model-specific clearance and carries no indication. | Listed as a therapeutic massager (product code ISA, Class I, exempt from 510(k)). Not a clearance, and carries no shockwave indication. |
| Other marks and claims | None noted | EU class IIb93/42/EEC |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | Published purchase and lease pricing, which most of this set does not offer. | Several interchangeable piezoelectric therapy sources, and published US prices for replacement sources. |
| What to check | No FDA number appears on the reseller page. | No 510(k), De Novo or PMA record was located. In the US it is listed as a therapeutic massager, and ELvation limits the US intended use to minor aches and pains. |
4 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave vs ELvation PiezoWave2T: common questions
What is the difference between the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave and the ELvation PiezoWave2T?
Both the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave and the ELvation PiezoWave2T 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T uses piezoelectric. The Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave is described as “Electromagnetic focused”, the ELvation PiezoWave2T as “Focused piezoelectric, direct focusing”.
Which is cheaper, the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave or the ELvation PiezoWave2T?
Only the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave has a published purchase figure ($50,176.02 estimate); the ELvation PiezoWave2T's price is not published. Monthly figures: Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave, $1,165 per month; ELvation PiezoWave2T, not published. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave and the ELvation PiezoWave2T FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the ELvation PiezoWave2T, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance. 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T?
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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