KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III vs Medispec ED1000

Both the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III and the Medispec ED1000 concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III uses electromagnetic wave generation; the Medispec ED1000 uses electrohydraulic. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. FDA records located: for the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III, no record located; for the Medispec ED1000, 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

SpecificationFocusedKAPHA EMFOCUS / V / IIIBroad-focused & specialtyMedispec ED1000
Technology
CategoryFocused systemsBroad-focused, urology and specialty
Wave generationElectromagneticOEMElectrohydraulic
Energy fieldWhere the peak energy landsPeaks at a focal pointPeaks at a focal point
Technology as publishedElectromagnetic focused (OEM)Focused low-intensity electrohydraulic
Stated use or positioningNot statedUrology and erectile dysfunctionlow-intensity
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/mm²0.06–0.45 mJ/mm²on the EMFOCUS VNot published
FrequencyHz4–10 Hzmaximum, by modelNot published
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like.
Focal depth0–65 mmset by the water level in the applicatorNot published
Applicators and handpiece
Applicators and transmitters1 applicatorno gel pads; depth is set with waterNot published
Handpiece lifeAbout 500,000 shocksreplacement applicator listed at $699Not published
Preset protocolsUp to 29EMFOCUS V with the upgraded software; 11 as standardNot published
Size and setup
Unit weight30–53 kg (≈ 66.1–116.8 lb)EMFOCUS and EMFOCUS V 30 kg; EMFOCUS III 53 kgNot published
Dimensions47 × 37 × 23 cmEMFOCUS; the larger EMFOCUS III measures 70 × 52 × 114 cmNot published
ConfigurationNot publishedMobile or desktopED1000 and ED1000 Desktop models
Other published details12.1-inch touchscreenwater-circulation cooling with distilled or purified waterNone recorded
Price and buying
Purchase priceNot publicly listedquote or OEMNot publicly listed
Monthly leaseNot publicly listedquote or OEMNot publicly listed
Warranty and guarantees1 year on the machine6 months on spare parts; the applicator is guaranteed for half a million shocksNot published
Sales and serviceNo US officedistributors listed in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Thailand and RussiaDedicated urology sales channel
Regulatory recordRecord types and numbers exactly as located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another product.
FDA record locatedNone locatedNone located
Other marks and claimsCE and MDD marking onlyNone noted
Our notes
Where it stands outLowest entry cost of the focused tier.Dedicated urology sales channel.
What to checkNo US office, no device-specific FDA number. CE and MDD marking only.The same regulatory documentation gap as Orthospec.

9 further fields have no published figure for either machine.

KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III vs Medispec ED1000: common questions

What is the difference between the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III and the Medispec ED1000?

Both the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III and the Medispec ED1000 concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III uses electromagnetic wave generation; the Medispec ED1000 uses electrohydraulic. The KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III is described as “Electromagnetic focused (OEM)”, the Medispec ED1000 as “Focused low-intensity electrohydraulic”.

Which is cheaper, the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III or the Medispec ED1000?

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 KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III and the Medispec ED1000 FDA cleared?

FDA records located: for the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III, no record located; for the Medispec ED1000, 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 KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III and the Medispec ED1000?

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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