- Purchase
- $16,709.85
- Lease
- $380 per month
- Purchase
- $17,850
Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW vs Gymna ShockMaster 500
Both the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the Gymna ShockMaster 500 put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. On published purchase figures, the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW ($16,709.85 estimate) comes in below the Gymna ShockMaster 500 ($17,850 at one US seller, listed sold out). FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the Gymna ShockMaster 500, 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 | RadialChattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW | RadialGymna ShockMaster 500 |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Radial pressure wave | Radial pressure wave |
| Wave generation | Pneumatic | Pneumaticbuilt-in oil compressor |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at the applicator surface | Peaks at the applicator surface |
| Technology as published | Portable pneumatic radial pressure wave | Pneumatic radial |
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 | 0.38–0.48 mJ/mm²with the standard transmitters | Not published |
| Pressurebar | 1–5 barin 0.1 bar steps | 0.3–5 bareffective bar, in 0.1 bar steps |
| FrequencyHz | 1–21 Hzthe maximum falls to 12 Hz at 5 bar | 0.5–21 Hz35 Hz with V-Actor |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Maximum penetration | 0–50 mmwith the standard D20-S transmitter; 0–35 mm with the Ro40 | 0–60 mmDeep Impact applicator; 0–40 mm with the beam applicator |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | D20-S and Ro40 transmittersoptional V-ACTOR vibration handpiece | Beam, Deep Impact and D-Actor 20 mmstandard set; more are optional |
| Handpiece life | About 5 million shocksexpected service life; overhaul about every million | Revision prompt every 1.25 million shocks4 revisions included |
| Applicator weight | 510 gR-SW handpiece | About 500 gRSW handpiece |
| Preset protocols | Not published | Over 90pre-programmed settings |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 8.2 kg (≈ 18.1 lb)control device | 65 kg (≈ 143.3 lb)complete; the latest datasheet says 72 kg |
| Dimensions | 490 × 290 × 400 mmW × H × D | 102 × 58 × 57 cmH × L × W, on its trolley |
| Configuration | Portable, built-in compressor | Trolley unit with a built-in oil compressor7-inch touchscreen |
| Other published details | LED display for pressure, frequency and pulse countpulses triggered from a button on the handpiece | Two handpiece connectionssoft start ramps up from 1 bar; software updates by USB |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | $16,709.85estimate | $17,850at one US seller, listed sold out |
| Monthly lease | $380 per monthestimate | Not publicly listed |
| Priced accessories | Ro40 D-Actor® ‘Beam’ transmitter, $1,200; 9 Transmitter Set in carrying case, $7,400 | Not published |
| Warranty and guarantees | Two yearshandpiece two years or three million shocks; transmitters one year or one million shocks | Not published |
| Sales and service | Purchase or lease through Shockwave Source | US direct channel unclearno US dealer listed; the nearest is in Ontario, Canada |
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 | None located |
| Indication as worded in the record | Listing only. Not a model-specific clearance and carries no indication. | No record to quote |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | The most portable Chattanooga option, with published pricing. | Very large preset protocol library. |
| What to check | Same FDA listing caveat as the RPW2: a listing, not a clearance. | US direct channel is unclear and no FDA number was found. |
7 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW vs Gymna ShockMaster 500: common questions
What is the difference between the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the Gymna ShockMaster 500?
Both the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the Gymna ShockMaster 500 put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. The Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW is described as “Portable pneumatic radial pressure wave”, the Gymna ShockMaster 500 as “Pneumatic radial”.
Which is cheaper, the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW or the Gymna ShockMaster 500?
On published purchase figures, the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW ($16,709.85 estimate) comes in below the Gymna ShockMaster 500 ($17,850 at one US seller, listed sold out). Monthly figures: Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, $380 per month; Gymna ShockMaster 500, not published. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the Gymna ShockMaster 500 FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the Gymna ShockMaster 500, 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 Mobile 2 RPW and the Gymna ShockMaster 500?
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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