EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial vs Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro

Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial uses pneumatic wave generation; the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro uses electromagnetic ballistic. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. 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 Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro, 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.

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SpecificationRadialEMS Swiss DolorClast RadialRadialZimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro
Technology
CategoryRadial pressure waveRadial pressure wave
Wave generationPneumaticballisticElectromagnetic ballisticcompressor-free
Energy fieldWhere the peak energy landsPeaks at the applicator surfacePeaks at the applicator surface
Technology as publishedPneumatic ballistic radialCompressor-free electromagnetic ballistic 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/mm²0.29 mJ/mm²at 4 barNot published
Energy per pulsemJ5.9 mJat 4 bar, per the 510(k) summary60–185 mJin 10 mJ steps; Zimmer compares the range to 1–5 bar
Pressurebar1–4 barNot published
FrequencyHz1–25 Hz1–22 Hz
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like.
Maximum penetration40 mmNot published
Applicators and handpiece
Applicators and transmitters7 applicators5 to 40 mm in diameter6, 15 and 25 mm headschanged without tools; the enPuls 2.0 ships two 15 mm heads
Handpiece life5,000,000 pulsesor two years, per the 510(k) summary2 million pulseshandpiece warranty
Applicator weight0.85 kghandpieceAbout 1.87 lbhandpiece, with cable
Preset protocols5 smart protocolsplus 3 modes of action7 presetscustomizable
Size and setup
Unit weight14.5 kg (≈ 32 lb)console; the optional cart adds 18 kg6 lb (≈ 2.7 kg)enPuls 2.0, without handpiece
Dimensions179 × 340 × 452 mmconsole12.7 × 9.3 × 5.1 inenPuls 2.0, L × W × H; the enPuls Pro is 7.9 × 13.8 × 11.8 in
ConfigurationPortable console with two built-in compressorsno external air supply; optional cartCompressor-free, light chassisfoot switch triggers pulses
Other published detailsRFID usage tracking and a quick-release pistonmade in Switzerland7-inch touchscreen on the enPuls 2.0, 12-inch on the enPuls Prothe Pro weighs 8.4 lb, runs two handpieces and adds a visual analogue pain scale
Price and buying
Purchase priceNot publicly listedNot publicly listed
Monthly leaseFinancing offered, terms not publishedNot publicly listed
Warranty and guaranteesNot published2 million-pulse handpiece warranty
Sales and serviceEMS direct, with US distribution partnersUS entity Electro Medical Systems LLC, Southlake, TexasStrong direct US service channelZimmer MedizinSystems, Irvine, California
Regulatory recordRecord types and numbers exactly as located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another product.
FDA record located510(k) K220538None located
Indication as worded in the recordClass I. Minor aches and pains, temporary increase in circulation, connective tissue activationNo record to quote
Our notes
Where it stands outA clean Class I 510(k) is on file.Strong direct US service channel and a light chassis.
What to checkThe labelling is conservative and does not cover broader clinical claims.No device-specific 510(k) number was found.

7 further fields have no published figure for either machine.

EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial vs Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro: common questions

What is the difference between the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro?

Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial uses pneumatic wave generation; the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro uses electromagnetic ballistic. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial is described as “Pneumatic ballistic radial”, the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro as “Compressor-free electromagnetic ballistic radial”.

Which is cheaper, the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial or the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro?

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 Radial and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro 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 Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro, 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 Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro?

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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