SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) vs Medispec ED1000

Both the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) and the Medispec ED1000 sit in our broad-focused, urology and specialty group. Both use electrohydraulic wave generation. 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 Medispec ED1000's price is not published. FDA records located: for the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S), 510(k) K233937 (Diabetic foot ulcers); 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.

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SpecificationBroad-focused & specialtySoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S)Broad-focused & specialtyMedispec ED1000
Technology
CategoryBroad-focused, urology and specialtyBroad-focused, urology and specialty
Wave generationElectrohydraulicparabolic reflectorElectrohydraulic
Energy fieldWhere the peak energy landsSpread across a treatment volumePeaks at a focal point
Technology as publishedBroad-focused electrohydraulic, parabolic reflectorFocused low-intensity electrohydraulic
Stated use or positioningMusculoskeletal, urology, and dermatology and wound versionsSoftWave marks the urology version as not FDA cleared for that useUrology 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/mm²0.01–0.19 mJ/mm²across the treatment volumeNot published
Energy per pulsemJ0.34–4.22 mJfocus energy at −6 dBNot published
FrequencyHz0.5–8 HzNot published
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like.
Maximum penetrationUp to 12 cmSoftWave's stated reach, 7 cm wideNot published
Focus volumeA volume, not a depth0–82 mm−6 dB zone of the OP155 applicatorNot published
Applicators and handpiece
Applicators and transmittersOP155 applicatorNot published
Size and setup
Unit weight36.3 lb (≈ 16.5 kg)Not published
Dimensions8.5 × 15.75 × 18 inNot published
ConfigurationTransportable consoleclosed-loop water system that degasses automatically; SmartTrode electrodesMobile or desktopED1000 and ED1000 Desktop models
Other published detailsAC 100–240 V, 200 VANone recorded
Price and buying
Purchase price$40,000–$99,000as previously reported on 20 August 2026; the current page uses an ROI calculator insteadNot publicly listed
Monthly leaseFinancing stated to existterms not publicNot publicly listed
Sales and serviceStrong US direct salesDedicated 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 located510(k) K233937None located
Indication as worded in the recordDiabetic foot ulcersNo record to quote
Decision dateJuly 2024Not stated
Our notes
Where it stands outThe clearest FDA record among the broad-field devices, with strong US direct sales.Dedicated urology sales channel.
What to checkMap the exact model and configuration to the cleared indication before quoting the record.The same regulatory documentation gap as Orthospec.

9 further fields have no published figure for either machine.

SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) vs Medispec ED1000: common questions

What is the difference between the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) and the Medispec ED1000?

Both the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) and the Medispec ED1000 sit in our broad-focused, urology and specialty group. Both use electrohydraulic wave generation. The SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) is described as “Broad-focused electrohydraulic, parabolic reflector”, the Medispec ED1000 as “Focused low-intensity electrohydraulic”.

Which is cheaper, the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) or the Medispec ED1000?

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 Medispec ED1000'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 Medispec ED1000 FDA cleared?

FDA records located: for the SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S), 510(k) K233937 (Diabetic foot ulcers); 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 SoftWave Gold Li Series (OW100S) 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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