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EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic vs BTL-6000 RSWT
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic and the BTL-6000 RSWT 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. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. FDA records located: for the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic, PMA P050004 (Chronic proximal plantar fasciitis in patients 18 or older, with symptoms for 6 months or more and a history of unsuccessful conservative therapy); for the BTL-6000 RSWT, 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 Classic | RadialBTL-6000 RSWT |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Radial pressure wave | Radial pressure wave |
| Wave generation | Pneumaticexternal compressed-air supply | Pneumaticprojectile-driven applicators |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at the applicator surface | Peaks at the applicator surface |
| Technology as published | Pneumatic radial, external compressor | 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 | Up to 0.18 mJ/mm² | Not published |
| Pressurebar | 1–4 bar | 1.5–6 barElite, with a 10 Hz maximum at 6 bar; the Pro and Easy reach 4 bar |
| FrequencyHz | Up to 15 Hz | 1–22 HzElite; the Pro and Easy run 1–15 Hz |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | Handpiece with a 15 mm applicatoras described in the FDA summary | MAGNUM applicator with 9 mm and 15 mm transmittersPro and Elite; the Easy uses the EASY applicator |
| Handpiece life | Over 500,000 impulsesvalidated in the 2007 FDA summary | Up to 4 million shocksMAGNUM applicator |
| Applicator weight | Not published | 0.7 kgMAGNUM; the EASY applicator is 1.1 kg |
| Preset protocols | Not published | 22Pro and Elite, plus user-defined; 7 on the Easy |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | Not published | 7 kg (≈ 15.4 lb)main unit, all tiers |
| Dimensions | Not published | 320 × 190 × 280 mmmain unit, W × H × D |
| Configuration | Console with manometer and LCDruns from an external compressed-air supply; compressor and cart are optional accessories | Portable tabletop unitoptional trolley |
| Other published details | EMS's original radial devicesold since 1999 | Easy, Pro and Elite tiers8.4-inch touchscreen on the Elite, 5.7-inch on the Pro, LED display on the Easy |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Sales and service | Through EMSnot listed on EMS's US website; confirm it is still sold | No clearly named US sales or service entity |
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 | PMA P050004 | None located |
| Indication as worded in the record | Chronic proximal plantar fasciitis in patients 18 or older, with symptoms for 6 months or more and a history of unsuccessful conservative therapy | No record to quote |
| Decision date | May 2007 | Not stated |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | A PMA approval, FDA's most stringent premarket pathway, covering chronic proximal plantar fasciitis. | A tiered lineup that fits several budget levels. |
| What to check | An older design that needs an external compressor. EMS's US website lists only its DolorClast Radial and Focused, so confirm the Classic is still sold before quoting. | No clearly named US sales or service entity on the pages reviewed. |
9 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic vs BTL-6000 RSWT: common questions
What is the difference between the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic and the BTL-6000 RSWT?
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic and the BTL-6000 RSWT 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 Classic is described as “Pneumatic radial, external compressor”, the BTL-6000 RSWT as “Pneumatic radial”.
Which is cheaper, the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic or the BTL-6000 RSWT?
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 Classic and the BTL-6000 RSWT FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic, PMA P050004 (Chronic proximal plantar fasciitis in patients 18 or older, with symptoms for 6 months or more and a history of unsuccessful conservative therapy); for the BTL-6000 RSWT, 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 Classic and the BTL-6000 RSWT?
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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