Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW vs Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro

Both the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW uses pneumatic wave generation; the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro uses electromagnetic ballistic. Only the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW has a published purchase figure ($16,709.85 estimate); the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro's price is not published. FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro, 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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SpecificationRadialChattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPWRadialZimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro
Technology
CategoryRadial pressure waveRadial pressure wave
Wave generationPneumaticElectromagnetic ballisticcompressor-free
Energy fieldWhere the peak energy landsPeaks at the applicator surfacePeaks at the applicator surface
Technology as publishedPortable pneumatic radial pressure waveCompressor-free electromagnetic ballistic 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/mm²0.38–0.48 mJ/mm²with the standard transmittersNot published
Energy per pulsemJNot published60–185 mJin 10 mJ steps; Zimmer compares the range to 1–5 bar
Pressurebar1–5 barin 0.1 bar stepsNot published
FrequencyHz1–21 Hzthe maximum falls to 12 Hz at 5 bar1–22 Hz
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like.
Maximum penetration0–50 mmwith the standard D20-S transmitter; 0–35 mm with the Ro40Not published
Applicators and handpiece
Applicators and transmittersD20-S and Ro40 transmittersoptional V-ACTOR vibration handpiece6, 15 and 25 mm headschanged without tools; the enPuls 2.0 ships two 15 mm heads
Handpiece lifeAbout 5 million shocksexpected service life; overhaul about every million2 million pulseshandpiece warranty
Applicator weight510 gR-SW handpieceAbout 1.87 lbhandpiece, with cable
Preset protocolsNot published7 presetscustomizable
Size and setup
Unit weight8.2 kg (≈ 18.1 lb)control device6 lb (≈ 2.7 kg)enPuls 2.0, without handpiece
Dimensions490 × 290 × 400 mmW × H × D12.7 × 9.3 × 5.1 inenPuls 2.0, L × W × H; the enPuls Pro is 7.9 × 13.8 × 11.8 in
ConfigurationPortable, built-in compressorCompressor-free, light chassisfoot switch triggers pulses
Other published detailsLED display for pressure, frequency and pulse countpulses triggered from a button on the handpiece7-inch touchscreen on the enPuls 2.0, 12-inch on the enPuls Prothe Pro weighs 8.4 lb, runs two handpieces and adds a visual analogue pain scale
Price and buying
Purchase price$16,709.85estimateNot publicly listed
Monthly lease$380 per monthestimateNot publicly listed
Priced accessoriesRo40 D-Actor® ‘Beam’ transmitter, $1,200; 9 Transmitter Set in carrying case, $7,400Not published
Warranty and guaranteesTwo yearshandpiece two years or three million shocks; transmitters one year or one million shocks2 million-pulse handpiece warranty
Sales and servicePurchase or lease through Shockwave SourceStrong direct US service channelZimmer MedizinSystems, Irvine, California
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 outThe most portable Chattanooga option, with published pricing.Strong direct US service channel and a light chassis.
What to checkSame FDA listing caveat as the RPW2: a listing, not a clearance.No device-specific 510(k) number was found.

6 further fields have no published figure for either machine.

Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW vs Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro: common questions

What is the difference between the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro?

Both the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW uses pneumatic wave generation; the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro uses electromagnetic ballistic. The Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW is described as “Portable pneumatic radial pressure wave”, the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro as “Compressor-free electromagnetic ballistic radial”.

Which is cheaper, the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW or the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro?

Only the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW has a published purchase figure ($16,709.85 estimate); the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro's price is not published. Monthly figures: Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, $380 per month; Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro, not publicly listed. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.

Are the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro FDA cleared?

FDA records located: for the Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 RPW, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro, 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 Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro?

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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