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Dornier Aries 2 vs Medispec Orthospec
Both the Dornier Aries 2 and the Medispec Orthospec 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 Orthospec 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 Orthospec, 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 | FocusedDornier Aries 2 | Broad-focused & specialtyMedispec Orthospec |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Broad-focused, urology and specialty |
| Wave generation | EMSEDornier's electromagnetic shock wave emitter | Electrohydraulicspark gap, marketed as Multi-Wave |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE) | Focused ESWT, proprietary Multi-Wave |
| Stated use or positioning | Low-intensity ESWT | Not stated |
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 adjustment | Dynamic depth and energyset at the push of a button; no levels published | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | Standard and I-Shape applicatorsno gel pads needed | Not published |
| Handpiece life | 2 million shocksstated system durability | Not published |
| Applicator weight | 500 g | Not published |
Size and setup | ||
| Configuration | Transportable, compact consoletouch screen | Wheeled or desktopOrthospec Compact and Orthospec Desktop models; touch screen |
| Other published details | No water tank, degassing or routine coil replacementKoolShield | 20–30 minute outpatient procedureMedispec says “up to” 20–30 minutes, with no anaesthesia or imaging needed |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Sales and service | Not published | Maryland headquarters with a demonstration programme |
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 | None located | None located |
| Other marks and claims | None noted | Site claims “FDA Cleared” without a 510(k) number |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | Deep German medtech engineering heritage. | Established Maryland headquarters with a demonstration programme. |
| What to check | No current Aries 2 FDA number was located, and legacy lithotripsy records must not be cited in its place. | The manufacturer site claims “FDA Cleared” without showing a 510(k) number. Request the number directly. |
14 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
Dornier Aries 2 vs Medispec Orthospec: common questions
What is the difference between the Dornier Aries 2 and the Medispec Orthospec?
Both the Dornier Aries 2 and the Medispec Orthospec 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 Orthospec uses electrohydraulic. The Dornier Aries 2 is described as “Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE)”, the Medispec Orthospec as “Focused ESWT, proprietary Multi-Wave”.
Which is cheaper, the Dornier Aries 2 or the Medispec Orthospec?
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 Orthospec FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the Dornier Aries 2, no record located; for the Medispec Orthospec, 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 Orthospec?
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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