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EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused vs KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused and the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III 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 KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III uses electromagnetic. 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 KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III, 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 | FocusedKAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Focused systems |
| Wave generation | Piezoelectric | ElectromagneticOEM |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused piezoelectric | Electromagnetic focused (OEM) |
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. | 0.06–0.45 mJ/mm²on the EMFOCUS V |
| Energy adjustment | Intensity 0.1–20 | Not published |
| FrequencyHz | 1–8 Hz | 4–10 Hzmaximum, by model |
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 | 0–65 mmset by the water level in the applicator |
| Maximum penetration | Up to 6.5 cmat 5 MPa | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | 3 gel padsto adjust the depth of the focus point | 1 applicatorno gel pads; depth is set with water |
| Handpiece life | Over 5 million impulses | About 500,000 shocksreplacement applicator listed at $699 |
| Applicator weight | 1.4 kg | Not published |
| Preset protocols | Not published | Up to 29EMFOCUS V with the upgraded software; 11 as standard |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 15 kg (≈ 33.1 lb)console; the optional cart adds 18 kg | 30–53 kg (≈ 66.1–116.8 lb)EMFOCUS and EMFOCUS V 30 kg; EMFOCUS III 53 kg |
| Dimensions | 180 × 340 × 450 mmconsole | 47 × 37 × 23 cmEMFOCUS; the larger EMFOCUS III measures 70 × 52 × 114 cm |
| Configuration | Transportable consoleoptional cart | Not published |
| Other published details | Touch-screen console; on/off and intensity buttons on the handpiecepreset protocols, plus analgesic and ramp-up modes | 12.1-inch touchscreenwater-circulation cooling with distilled or purified water |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listedquote or OEM |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listedquote or OEM |
| Warranty and guarantees | Not published | 1 year on the machine6 months on spare parts; the applicator is guaranteed for half a million shocks |
| Sales and service | Not published | No US officedistributors listed in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Thailand and Russia |
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 |
| Other marks and claims | None noted | CE and MDD marking only |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | A recent August 2025 FDA decision is on file. | Lowest entry cost of the focused tier. |
| What to check | Confirm the current labelling before quoting broader indications than the record carries. | No US office, no device-specific FDA number. CE and MDD marking only. |
5 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused vs KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III: common questions
What is the difference between the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused and the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III?
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused and the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III 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 KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III uses electromagnetic. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused is described as “Focused piezoelectric”, the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III as “Electromagnetic focused (OEM)”.
Which is cheaper, the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused or the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III?
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 KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused, 510(k) K243279 (Diabetic foot ulcers); for the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III, 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 KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III?
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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