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EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic vs Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic 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 Classic 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 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 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.
Side by side
| Specification | RadialEMS Swiss DolorClast Classic | RadialZimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Radial pressure wave | Radial pressure wave |
| Wave generation | Pneumaticexternal compressed-air supply | Electromagnetic ballisticcompressor-free |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at the applicator surface | Peaks at the applicator surface |
| Technology as published | Pneumatic radial, external compressor | Compressor-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/mm² | Up to 0.18 mJ/mm² | Not published |
| Energy per pulsemJ | Not published | 60–185 mJin 10 mJ steps; Zimmer compares the range to 1–5 bar |
| Pressurebar | 1–4 bar | Not published |
| FrequencyHz | Up to 15 Hz | 1–22 Hz |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | Handpiece with a 15 mm applicatoras described in the FDA summary | 6, 15 and 25 mm headschanged without tools; the enPuls 2.0 ships two 15 mm heads |
| Handpiece life | Over 500,000 impulsesvalidated in the 2007 FDA summary | 2 million pulseshandpiece warranty |
| Applicator weight | Not published | About 1.87 lbhandpiece, with cable |
| Preset protocols | Not published | 7 presetscustomizable |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | Not published | 6 lb (≈ 2.7 kg)enPuls 2.0, without handpiece |
| Dimensions | Not published | 12.7 × 9.3 × 5.1 inenPuls 2.0, L × W × H; the enPuls Pro is 7.9 × 13.8 × 11.8 in |
| Configuration | Console with manometer and LCDruns from an external compressed-air supply; compressor and cart are optional accessories | Compressor-free, light chassisfoot switch triggers pulses |
| Other published details | EMS's original radial devicesold since 1999 | 7-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 price | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Warranty and guarantees | Not published | 2 million-pulse handpiece warranty |
| Sales and service | Through EMSnot listed on EMS's US website; confirm it is still sold | Strong 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 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. | Strong direct US service channel and a light chassis. |
| 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 device-specific 510(k) number was found. |
7 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic vs Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro: common questions
What is the difference between the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro?
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic 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 Classic uses pneumatic wave generation; the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro uses electromagnetic ballistic. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic is described as “Pneumatic radial, external compressor”, the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro as “Compressor-free electromagnetic ballistic radial”.
Which is cheaper, the EMS Swiss DolorClast Classic 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 Classic and the Zimmer enPuls 2.0 / Pro 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 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 Classic 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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