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EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused vs Medispec Orthospec
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused 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 EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused uses piezoelectric wave generation; the Medispec Orthospec uses electrohydraulic. 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 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 | FocusedEMS Swiss DolorClast Focused | Broad-focused & specialtyMedispec Orthospec |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Broad-focused, urology and specialty |
| Wave generation | Piezoelectric | 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 piezoelectric | Focused ESWT, proprietary Multi-Wave |
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. | Not published |
| Energy adjustment | Intensity 0.1–20 | Not published |
| FrequencyHz | 1–8 Hz | Not published |
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 | Not published |
| 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 | Not published |
| Handpiece life | Over 5 million impulses | Not published |
| Applicator weight | 1.4 kg | Not published |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 15 kg (≈ 33.1 lb)console; the optional cart adds 18 kg | Not published |
| Dimensions | 180 × 340 × 450 mmconsole | Not published |
| Configuration | Transportable consoleoptional cart | Wheeled or desktopOrthospec Compact and Orthospec Desktop models; touch screen |
| Other published details | Touch-screen console; on/off and intensity buttons on the handpiecepreset protocols, plus analgesic and ramp-up modes | 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 | 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 | Site claims “FDA Cleared” without a 510(k) number |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | A recent August 2025 FDA decision is on file. | Established Maryland headquarters with a demonstration programme. |
| What to check | Confirm the current labelling before quoting broader indications than the record carries. | The manufacturer site claims “FDA Cleared” without showing a 510(k) number. Request the number directly. |
7 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused vs Medispec Orthospec: common questions
What is the difference between the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused and the Medispec Orthospec?
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused 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 EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused uses piezoelectric wave generation; the Medispec Orthospec uses electrohydraulic. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused is described as “Focused piezoelectric”, the Medispec Orthospec as “Focused ESWT, proprietary Multi-Wave”.
Which is cheaper, the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused 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 EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused and the Medispec Orthospec FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused, 510(k) K243279 (Diabetic foot ulcers); 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 EMS Swiss DolorClast Focused 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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