Dornier Aries 2 vs Medispec ED1000

Both the Dornier Aries 2 and the Medispec ED1000 concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE wave generation; the Medispec ED1000 uses electrohydraulic. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. FDA records located: for the Dornier Aries 2, no record located; for the Medispec ED1000, 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

SpecificationFocusedDornier Aries 2Broad-focused & specialtyMedispec ED1000
Technology
CategoryFocused systemsBroad-focused, urology and specialty
Wave generationEMSEDornier's electromagnetic shock wave emitterElectrohydraulic
Energy fieldWhere the peak energy landsPeaks at a focal pointPeaks at a focal point
Technology as publishedFocused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE)Focused low-intensity electrohydraulic
Stated use or positioningLow-intensity ESWTUrology and erectile dysfunctionlow-intensity
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 adjustmentDynamic depth and energyset at the push of a button; no levels publishedNot published
Applicators and handpiece
Applicators and transmittersStandard and I-Shape applicatorsno gel pads neededNot published
Handpiece life2 million shocksstated system durabilityNot published
Applicator weight500 gNot published
Size and setup
ConfigurationTransportable, compact consoletouch screenMobile or desktopED1000 and ED1000 Desktop models
Other published detailsNo water tank, degassing or routine coil replacementKoolShieldNone recorded
Price and buying
Purchase priceNot publicly listedNot publicly listed
Monthly leaseNot publicly listedNot publicly listed
Sales and serviceNot publishedDedicated urology sales channel
Regulatory recordRecord types and numbers exactly as located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another product.
FDA record locatedNone locatedNone located
Our notes
Where it stands outDeep German medtech engineering heritage.Dedicated urology sales channel.
What to checkNo current Aries 2 FDA number was located, and legacy lithotripsy records must not be cited in its place.The same regulatory documentation gap as Orthospec.

15 further fields have no published figure for either machine.

Dornier Aries 2 vs Medispec ED1000: common questions

What is the difference between the Dornier Aries 2 and the Medispec ED1000?

Both the Dornier Aries 2 and the Medispec ED1000 concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE wave generation; the Medispec ED1000 uses electrohydraulic. The Dornier Aries 2 is described as “Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE)”, the Medispec ED1000 as “Focused low-intensity electrohydraulic”.

Which is cheaper, the Dornier Aries 2 or the Medispec ED1000?

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 Dornier Aries 2 and the Medispec ED1000 FDA cleared?

FDA records located: for the Dornier Aries 2, no record located; for the Medispec ED1000, 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 Dornier Aries 2 and the Medispec ED1000?

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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