Medispec Orthospec vs Medispec ED1000

Both the Medispec Orthospec 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. Both use electrohydraulic wave generation. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. FDA records located: for the Medispec Orthospec, 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

SpecificationBroad-focused & specialtyMedispec OrthospecBroad-focused & specialtyMedispec ED1000
Technology
CategoryBroad-focused, urology and specialtyBroad-focused, urology and specialty
Wave generationElectrohydraulicspark gap, marketed as Multi-WaveElectrohydraulic
Energy fieldWhere the peak energy landsPeaks at a focal pointPeaks at a focal point
Technology as publishedFocused ESWT, proprietary Multi-WaveFocused low-intensity electrohydraulic
Stated use or positioningNot statedUrology and erectile dysfunctionlow-intensity
Size and setup
ConfigurationWheeled or desktopOrthospec Compact and Orthospec Desktop models; touch screenMobile or desktopED1000 and ED1000 Desktop models
Other published details20–30 minute outpatient procedureMedispec says “up to” 20–30 minutes, with no anaesthesia or imaging neededNone recorded
Price and buying
Purchase priceNot publicly listedNot publicly listed
Monthly leaseNot publicly listedNot publicly listed
Sales and serviceMaryland headquarters with a demonstration programmeDedicated 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 claimsSite claims “FDA Cleared” without a 510(k) numberNone noted
Our notes
Where it stands outEstablished Maryland headquarters with a demonstration programme.Dedicated urology sales channel.
What to checkThe manufacturer site claims “FDA Cleared” without showing a 510(k) number. Request the number directly.The same regulatory documentation gap as Orthospec.

18 further fields have no published figure for either machine.

Medispec Orthospec vs Medispec ED1000: common questions

What is the difference between the Medispec Orthospec and the Medispec ED1000?

Both the Medispec Orthospec 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. Both use electrohydraulic wave generation. The Medispec Orthospec is described as “Focused ESWT, proprietary Multi-Wave”, the Medispec ED1000 as “Focused low-intensity electrohydraulic”.

Which is cheaper, the Medispec Orthospec 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 Medispec Orthospec and the Medispec ED1000 FDA cleared?

FDA records located: for the Medispec Orthospec, 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 Medispec Orthospec 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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