- Purchase
- $40,000–$99,000
- Lease
- Financing stated to exist
- Price
- Not publicly listed
SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) vs KAPHA EMFOCUS VET
Both the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET sit in our broad-focused, urology and specialty group. The SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) uses electrohydraulic wave generation; the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET uses electromagnetic. Only the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) has a published purchase figure ($40,000–$99,000 as previously reported on 20 August 2026; the current page uses an ROI calculator instead); the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET's price is not published. FDA records located: for the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S), 510(k) K233937 (Diabetic foot ulcers); for the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET, 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 | Broad-focused & specialtySoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) | Broad-focused & specialtyKAPHA EMFOCUS VET |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Broad-focused, urology and specialty | Broad-focused, urology and specialty |
| Wave generation | Electrohydraulicparabolic reflector | Electromagneticcoil in water |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Spread across a treatment volume | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Broad-focused electrohydraulic, parabolic reflector | Veterinary electromagnetic focused |
| Stated use or positioning | Musculoskeletal, urology, and dermatology and wound versionsSoftWave marks the urology version as not FDA cleared for that use | Veterinaryhorses, dogs and cats |
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 | 0.01–0.19 mJ/mm²across the treatment volume | 0.45 mJ/mm²listed as intensity |
| Energy per pulsemJ | 0.34–4.22 mJfocus energy at −6 dB | Not published |
| FrequencyHz | 0.5–8 Hz | 1–10 Hz |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Focal depth | Not published | Withheld: the manufacturer's figures conflictThe manufacturer's own specifications give 45 mm in one place and 65 mm in another, so no depth figure is published. |
| Maximum penetration | Up to 12 cmSoftWave's stated reach, 7 cm wide | Not published |
| Focus volumeA volume, not a depth | 0–82 mm−6 dB zone of the OP155 applicator | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | OP155 applicator | Not published |
| Preset protocols | Not published | 23 |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 36.3 lb (≈ 16.5 kg) | Not published |
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 15.75 × 18 in | 446 × 256 × 644 mm |
| Configuration | Transportable consoleclosed-loop water system that degasses automatically; SmartTrode electrodes | Mobile wheeled chassiswith a drawbar, for clinics or stables |
| Other published details | AC 100–240 V, 200 VA | Water-based focusingno gel pads; intensity buttons on the handpiece |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | $40,000–$99,000as previously reported on 20 August 2026; the current page uses an ROI calculator instead | Not publicly listedquote or OEM |
| Monthly lease | Financing stated to existterms not public | Not publicly listedquote or OEM |
| Sales and service | Strong US direct sales | Not published |
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 | 510(k) K233937 | None located |
| Indication as worded in the record | Diabetic foot ulcers | No record to quote |
| Decision date | July 2024 | Not stated |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | The clearest FDA record among the broad-field devices, with strong US direct sales. | The only veterinary-specific model found in this research pass. |
| What to check | Map the exact model and configuration to the cleared indication before quoting the record. | No US veterinary regulatory record was located, and the manufacturer's own specifications conflict on maximum depth: 45 mm in one place and 65 mm in another. |
7 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) vs KAPHA EMFOCUS VET: common questions
What is the difference between the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET?
Both the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET sit in our broad-focused, urology and specialty group. The SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) uses electrohydraulic wave generation; the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET uses electromagnetic. The SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) is described as “Broad-focused electrohydraulic, parabolic reflector”, the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET as “Veterinary electromagnetic focused”.
Which is cheaper, the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) or the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET?
Only the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) has a published purchase figure ($40,000–$99,000 as previously reported on 20 August 2026; the current page uses an ROI calculator instead); the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET's price is not published. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S), 510(k) K233937 (Diabetic foot ulcers); for the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET, 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 SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET?
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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