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ELvation PiezoWave2T vs Medispec ED1000
Both the ELvation PiezoWave2T 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T uses piezoelectric wave generation; the Medispec ED1000 uses electrohydraulic. 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 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
| Specification | FocusedELvation PiezoWave2T | Broad-focused & specialtyMedispec ED1000 |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Broad-focused, urology and specialty |
| Wave generation | Piezoelectricdirect focusing, no reflector | Electrohydraulic |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused piezoelectric, direct focusing | Focused low-intensity electrohydraulic |
| Stated use or positioning | Acoustic compression therapy for minor aches and painsthe US intended use, per ELvation | Urology 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 flux densitymJ/mm² | Up to 0.82 mJ/mm²on ELvation's European therapy sources | Not published |
| FrequencyHz | Up to 12 Hzcapped at 8 Hz at the highest intensities | Not published |
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 | Not published |
| Maximum penetration | 0.5 mm to 6 cmdepending on the therapy source | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | F7G3, F10G10 and FBL10x5G2 therapy sourcesthe US line-up; a replacement F7G3 lists at $6,900 | Not published |
| Handpiece life | 5 million pulsesguaranteed per therapy source | Not published |
Size and setup | ||
| Dimensions | 405 × 226 × 450 mmUS control unit, W × H × D | Not published |
| Configuration | Control unit on a cartfoot switch; the US Starter package adds one therapy source and gel pads | Mobile or desktopED1000 and ED1000 Desktop models |
| Other published details | High-resolution touch screenT-Burst and T-Ramp modes; gel pads set the depth in 5 mm steps | None recorded |
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 | Dedicated 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 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. | Dedicated urology sales channel. |
| 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. | The same regulatory documentation gap as Orthospec. |
9 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
ELvation PiezoWave2T vs Medispec ED1000: common questions
What is the difference between the ELvation PiezoWave2T and the Medispec ED1000?
Both the ELvation PiezoWave2T 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T uses piezoelectric wave generation; the Medispec ED1000 uses electrohydraulic. The ELvation PiezoWave2T is described as “Focused piezoelectric, direct focusing”, the Medispec ED1000 as “Focused low-intensity electrohydraulic”.
Which is cheaper, the ELvation PiezoWave2T 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T and the Medispec ED1000 FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the ELvation PiezoWave2T, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance; 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T 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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