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KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III vs Medispec Orthospec
Both the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III and the Medispec Orthospec 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 Orthospec 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 Orthospec, 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 | FocusedKAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III | Broad-focused & specialtyMedispec Orthospec |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Broad-focused, urology and specialty |
| Wave generation | ElectromagneticOEM | Electrohydraulicspark gap, marketed as Multi-Wave |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Electromagnetic focused (OEM) | Focused ESWT, proprietary Multi-Wave |
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 | 0.06–0.45 mJ/mm²on the EMFOCUS V | Not published |
| FrequencyHz | 4–10 Hzmaximum, by model | Not published |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Focal depth | 0–65 mmset by the water level in the applicator | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | 1 applicatorno gel pads; depth is set with water | Not published |
| Handpiece life | About 500,000 shocksreplacement applicator listed at $699 | Not published |
| Preset protocols | Up to 29EMFOCUS V with the upgraded software; 11 as standard | Not published |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 30–53 kg (≈ 66.1–116.8 lb)EMFOCUS and EMFOCUS V 30 kg; EMFOCUS III 53 kg | Not published |
| Dimensions | 47 × 37 × 23 cmEMFOCUS; the larger EMFOCUS III measures 70 × 52 × 114 cm | Not published |
| Configuration | Not published | Wheeled or desktopOrthospec Compact and Orthospec Desktop models; touch screen |
| Other published details | 12.1-inch touchscreenwater-circulation cooling with distilled or purified water | 20–30 minute outpatient procedureMedispec says “up to” 20–30 minutes, with no anaesthesia or imaging needed |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listedquote or OEM | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listedquote or OEM | Not publicly listed |
| Warranty and guarantees | 1 year on the machine6 months on spare parts; the applicator is guaranteed for half a million shocks | Not published |
| Sales and service | No US officedistributors listed in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Thailand and Russia | Maryland headquarters with a demonstration programme |
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 | None located | None located |
| Other marks and claims | CE and MDD marking only | Site claims “FDA Cleared” without a 510(k) number |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | Lowest entry cost of the focused tier. | Established Maryland headquarters with a demonstration programme. |
| What to check | No US office, no device-specific FDA number. CE and MDD marking only. | The manufacturer site claims “FDA Cleared” without showing a 510(k) number. Request the number directly. |
10 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III vs Medispec Orthospec: common questions
What is the difference between the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III and the Medispec Orthospec?
Both the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III and the Medispec Orthospec 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 Orthospec uses electrohydraulic. The KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III is described as “Electromagnetic focused (OEM)”, the Medispec Orthospec as “Focused ESWT, proprietary Multi-Wave”.
Which is cheaper, the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III or the Medispec Orthospec?
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 Orthospec FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the KAPHA EMFOCUS / V / III, no record located; for the Medispec Orthospec, 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 Orthospec?
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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