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EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused vs BTL-6000 FSWT
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused 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 EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused 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 EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused, 510(k) K243279 (Diabetic foot ulcers); 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 | FocusedEMS Swiss DolorClast Focused | FocusedBTL-6000 FSWT |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Focused systems |
| Wave generation | Piezoelectric | Electroacoustic |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused piezoelectric | Focused electroacoustic |
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 | Withheld: EMS's own figures conflictThe product brochure lists 0.008–0.403 mJ/mm², while EMS's therapy brochure gives 0.55 mJ/mm² at the focus point. Neither explains the measurement basis. | 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 | Intensity 0.1–20 | Intensity 5–100 % |
| FrequencyHz | 1–8 Hz | 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 | 4 cmmidpoint focus; the gel pads shift it | 15–45 mmfocal point, set with the coupling pads |
| Maximum penetration | Up to 6.5 cmat 5 MPa | Up to 65 mm |
| Focus volumeA volume, not a depth | Not published | 5 × 5 × 35 mmfocal zone |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | 3 gel padsto adjust the depth of the focus point | One applicator with 3 coupling padsthe pads set the treatment depth |
| Handpiece life | Over 5 million impulses | Up to 3 million shocksguaranteed |
| Applicator weight | 1.4 kg | Up to 880 gwithout cable or coupling pad |
| Preset protocols | Not published | 27plus user-defined protocols |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 15 kg (≈ 33.1 lb)console; the optional cart adds 18 kg | 30 kg (≈ 66.1 lb)without the trolley |
| Dimensions | 180 × 340 × 450 mmconsole | 580 × 980 × 550 mm |
| Configuration | Transportable consoleoptional cart | Upright unit on castorstouchscreen on the applicator |
| Other published details | Touch-screen console; on/off and intensity buttons on the handpiecepreset protocols, plus analgesic and ramp-up modes | 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 |
| Sales and service | Not published | 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 | 510(k) K243279 | None located |
| Indication as worded in the record | Diabetic foot ulcers | No record to quote |
| Decision date | August 2025 | Not stated |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | A recent August 2025 FDA decision is on file. | Global training and support network. |
| What to check | Confirm the current labelling before quoting broader indications than the record carries. | No US-specific 510(k) was found on the pages reviewed. |
5 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused vs BTL-6000 FSWT: common questions
What is the difference between the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused and the BTL-6000 FSWT?
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused 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 EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused uses piezoelectric wave generation; the BTL-6000 FSWT uses electroacoustic. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused is described as “Focused piezoelectric”, the BTL-6000 FSWT as “Focused electroacoustic”.
Which is cheaper, the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused 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 EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused and the BTL-6000 FSWT FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused, 510(k) K243279 (Diabetic foot ulcers); 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 EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused 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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