- Price
- Not publicly listed
- Lease
- Financing offered, terms not published
- Purchase
- $17,850
EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial vs Gymna ShockMaster 500
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Gymna ShockMaster 500 put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. Only the Gymna ShockMaster 500 has a published purchase figure ($17,850 at one US seller, listed sold out); the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial's price is not published. FDA records located: for the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial, 510(k) K220538 (Class I. Minor aches and pains, temporary increase in circulation, connective tissue activation); for the Gymna ShockMaster 500, 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 | RadialEMS Swiss DolorClast Radial | RadialGymna ShockMaster 500 |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Radial pressure wave | Radial pressure wave |
| Wave generation | Pneumaticballistic | Pneumaticbuilt-in oil compressor |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at the applicator surface | Peaks at the applicator surface |
| Technology as published | Pneumatic ballistic radial | Pneumatic radial |
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 | 0.29 mJ/mm²at 4 bar | Not published |
| Energy per pulsemJ | 5.9 mJat 4 bar, per the 510(k) summary | Not published |
| Pressurebar | 1–4 bar | 0.3–5 bareffective bar, in 0.1 bar steps |
| FrequencyHz | 1–25 Hz | 0.5–21 Hz35 Hz with V-Actor |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Maximum penetration | 40 mm | 0–60 mmDeep Impact applicator; 0–40 mm with the beam applicator |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | 7 applicators5 to 40 mm in diameter | Beam, Deep Impact and D-Actor 20 mmstandard set; more are optional |
| Handpiece life | 5,000,000 pulsesor two years, per the 510(k) summary | Revision prompt every 1.25 million shocks4 revisions included |
| Applicator weight | 0.85 kghandpiece | About 500 gRSW handpiece |
| Preset protocols | 5 smart protocolsplus 3 modes of action | Over 90pre-programmed settings |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 14.5 kg (≈ 32 lb)console; the optional cart adds 18 kg | 65 kg (≈ 143.3 lb)complete; the latest datasheet says 72 kg |
| Dimensions | 179 × 340 × 452 mmconsole | 102 × 58 × 57 cmH × L × W, on its trolley |
| Configuration | Portable console with two built-in compressorsno external air supply; optional cart | Trolley unit with a built-in oil compressor7-inch touchscreen |
| Other published details | RFID usage tracking and a quick-release pistonmade in Switzerland | Two handpiece connectionssoft start ramps up from 1 bar; software updates by USB |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | $17,850at one US seller, listed sold out |
| Monthly lease | Financing offered, terms not published | Not publicly listed |
| Sales and service | EMS direct, with US distribution partnersUS entity Electro Medical Systems LLC, Southlake, Texas | US direct channel unclearno US dealer listed; the nearest is in Ontario, Canada |
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) K220538 | None located |
| Indication as worded in the record | Class I. Minor aches and pains, temporary increase in circulation, connective tissue activation | No record to quote |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | A clean Class I 510(k) is on file. | Very large preset protocol library. |
| What to check | The labelling is conservative and does not cover broader clinical claims. | US direct channel is unclear and no FDA number was found. |
8 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial vs Gymna ShockMaster 500: common questions
What is the difference between the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Gymna ShockMaster 500?
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Gymna ShockMaster 500 put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial is described as “Pneumatic ballistic radial”, the Gymna ShockMaster 500 as “Pneumatic radial”.
Which is cheaper, the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial or the Gymna ShockMaster 500?
Only the Gymna ShockMaster 500 has a published purchase figure ($17,850 at one US seller, listed sold out); the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial's price is not published. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Gymna ShockMaster 500 FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial, 510(k) K220538 (Class I. Minor aches and pains, temporary increase in circulation, connective tissue activation); for the Gymna ShockMaster 500, 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 Radial and the Gymna ShockMaster 500?
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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