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ELvation PiezoWave2T vs BTL-6000 FSWT
Both the ELvation PiezoWave2T and the BTL-6000 FSWT concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The ELvation PiezoWave2T uses piezoelectric wave generation; the BTL-6000 FSWT uses electroacoustic. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. FDA records located: for the ELvation PiezoWave2T, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the BTL-6000 FSWT, 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 | FocusedELvation PiezoWave2T | FocusedBTL-6000 FSWT |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Focused systems |
| Wave generation | Piezoelectricdirect focusing, no reflector | Electroacoustic |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused piezoelectric, direct focusing | Focused electroacoustic |
| Stated use or positioning | Acoustic compression therapy for minor aches and painsthe US intended use, per ELvation | 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 flux densitymJ/mm² | Up to 0.82 mJ/mm²on ELvation's European therapy sources | Up to 0.65 mJ/mm² |
| Energy per pulsemJ | Not published | 0.1–8.3 mJfrom 5 to 100 % intensity, per BTL's user manual |
| Energy adjustment | Not published | Intensity 5–100 % |
| FrequencyHz | Up to 12 Hzcapped at 8 Hz at the highest intensities | 1–25 Hzfull intensity only up to 10 Hz |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Focal depth | 20–60 mmfocal centre across the three US therapy sources | 15–45 mmfocal point, set with the coupling pads |
| Maximum penetration | 0.5 mm to 6 cmdepending on the therapy source | Up to 65 mm |
| Focus volumeA volume, not a depth | Not published | 5 × 5 × 35 mmfocal zone |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | F7G3, F10G10 and FBL10x5G2 therapy sourcesthe US line-up; a replacement F7G3 lists at $6,900 | One applicator with 3 coupling padsthe pads set the treatment depth |
| Handpiece life | 5 million pulsesguaranteed per therapy source | Up to 3 million shocksguaranteed |
| Applicator weight | Not published | Up to 880 gwithout cable or coupling pad |
| Preset protocols | Not published | 27plus user-defined protocols |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | Not published | 30 kg (≈ 66.1 lb)without the trolley |
| Dimensions | 405 × 226 × 450 mmUS control unit, W × H × D | 580 × 980 × 550 mm |
| Configuration | Control unit on a cartfoot switch; the US Starter package adds one therapy source and gel pads | Upright unit on castorstouchscreen on the applicator |
| Other published details | High-resolution touch screenT-Burst and T-Ramp modes; gel pads set the depth in 5 mm steps | 8.4-inch colour touchscreensequence and single-therapy modes |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Warranty and guarantees | One yearF7G3 source one year or 3 million impulses; FBL source one year or 5 million; consumables 90 days | Not published |
| Sales and service | ELvation Medical LLC, Alpharetta, Georgiaexclusive US seller; Richard Wolf assembles US units in Chicago | Global training and support network |
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 | Listed as a therapeutic massager (product code ISA, Class I, exempt from 510(k)). Not a clearance, and carries no shockwave indication. | No record to quote |
| Other marks and claims | EU class IIb93/42/EEC | None noted |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | Several interchangeable piezoelectric therapy sources, and published US prices for replacement sources. | Global training and support network. |
| What to check | 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. | No US-specific 510(k) was found on the pages reviewed. |
3 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
ELvation PiezoWave2T vs BTL-6000 FSWT: common questions
What is the difference between the ELvation PiezoWave2T and the BTL-6000 FSWT?
Both the ELvation PiezoWave2T and the BTL-6000 FSWT concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The ELvation PiezoWave2T uses piezoelectric wave generation; the BTL-6000 FSWT uses electroacoustic. The ELvation PiezoWave2T is described as “Focused piezoelectric, direct focusing”, the BTL-6000 FSWT as “Focused electroacoustic”.
Which is cheaper, the ELvation PiezoWave2T or the BTL-6000 FSWT?
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 ELvation PiezoWave2T and the BTL-6000 FSWT FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the ELvation PiezoWave2T, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; for the BTL-6000 FSWT, 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T and the BTL-6000 FSWT?
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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