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STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra vs Dornier Aries 2
Both the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra and the Dornier Aries 2 concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra uses electromagnetic wave generation; the Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. FDA records located: for the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra, PMA P080028 (Chronic proximal plantar fasciitis in adults, after six or more months of failed conservative care) and 510(k) K202112 (Diabetic foot ulcers); for the Dornier Aries 2, 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 | FocusedSTORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra | FocusedDornier Aries 2 |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Focused systems |
| Wave generation | Electromagneticcylindrical coil in the SEPIA handpiece | EMSEDornier's electromagnetic shock wave emitter |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused electromagnetic (SEPIA) | Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE) |
| Stated use or positioning | Not stated | Low-intensity ESWT |
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 | 0.01–0.55 mJ/mm²with the standard SEPIA handpiece | Not published |
| Energy adjustment | Not published | Dynamic depth and energyset at the push of a button; no levels published |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Focal depth | 0–65 mmset with the stand-offs supplied | Not published |
| Maximum penetration | Up to 125 mm | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | SEPIA focused handpiece with stand-offsoptional C-ACTOR handpiece reaches 0.03–1.24 mJ/mm² | Standard and I-Shape applicatorsno gel pads needed |
| Handpiece life | Not published | 2 million shocksstated system durability |
| Applicator weight | Not published | 500 g |
Size and setup | ||
| Configuration | Tabletop T-TOP consoleoptional 10-inch touch screen; upgradeable to the DUOLITH SD1 TOWER »ultra« | Transportable, compact consoletouch screen |
| Other published details | Frequency and energy set on the handpiececoil designed for simple replacement | No water tank, degassing or routine coil replacementKoolShield |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Sales and service | STORZ MEDICAL America, Kennesaw, Georgiaexclusive North American distributor | 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 | PMA P080028 · 510(k) K202112 | None located |
| Indication as worded in the record | PMA P080028: Chronic proximal plantar fasciitis in adults, after six or more months of failed conservative care; 510(k) K202112: Diabetic foot ulcers | No record to quote |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | The strongest FDA paper trail in the reviewed set. | Deep German medtech engineering heritage. |
| What to check | Those records are configuration-specific and indication-specific. They are not a blanket clearance for the DUOLITH line. | No current Aries 2 FDA number was located, and legacy lithotripsy records must not be cited in its place. |
11 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra vs Dornier Aries 2: common questions
What is the difference between the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra and the Dornier Aries 2?
Both the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra and the Dornier Aries 2 concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra uses electromagnetic wave generation; the Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE. The STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra is described as “Focused electromagnetic (SEPIA)”, the Dornier Aries 2 as “Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE)”.
Which is cheaper, the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra or the Dornier Aries 2?
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 STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra and the Dornier Aries 2 FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra, PMA P080028 (Chronic proximal plantar fasciitis in adults, after six or more months of failed conservative care) and 510(k) K202112 (Diabetic foot ulcers); for the Dornier Aries 2, 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 STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra and the Dornier Aries 2?
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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