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STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra vs ELvation PiezoWave2T
Both the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra and the ELvation PiezoWave2T 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T uses piezoelectric. 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance.
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 | FocusedELvation PiezoWave2T |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Focused systems |
| Wave generation | Electromagneticcylindrical coil in the SEPIA handpiece | Piezoelectricdirect focusing, no reflector |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused electromagnetic (SEPIA) | Focused piezoelectric, direct focusing |
| Stated use or positioning | Not stated | Acoustic compression therapy for minor aches and painsthe US intended use, per ELvation |
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 | Up to 0.82 mJ/mm²on ELvation's European therapy sources |
| FrequencyHz | Not published | Up to 12 Hzcapped at 8 Hz at the highest intensities |
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 | 20–60 mmfocal centre across the three US therapy sources |
| Maximum penetration | Up to 125 mm | 0.5 mm to 6 cmdepending on the therapy source |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | SEPIA focused handpiece with stand-offsoptional C-ACTOR handpiece reaches 0.03–1.24 mJ/mm² | F7G3, F10G10 and FBL10x5G2 therapy sourcesthe US line-up; a replacement F7G3 lists at $6,900 |
| Handpiece life | Not published | 5 million pulsesguaranteed per therapy source |
Size and setup | ||
| Dimensions | Not published | 405 × 226 × 450 mmUS control unit, W × H × D |
| Configuration | Tabletop T-TOP consoleoptional 10-inch touch screen; upgradeable to the DUOLITH SD1 TOWER »ultra« | Control unit on a cartfoot switch; the US Starter package adds one therapy source and gel pads |
| Other published details | Frequency and energy set on the handpiececoil designed for simple replacement | High-resolution touch screenT-Burst and T-Ramp modes; gel pads set the depth in 5 mm steps |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Warranty and guarantees | Not published | One yearF7G3 source one year or 3 million impulses; FBL source one year or 5 million; consumables 90 days |
| Sales and service | STORZ MEDICAL America, Kennesaw, Georgiaexclusive North American distributor | ELvation Medical LLC, Alpharetta, Georgiaexclusive US seller; Richard Wolf assembles US units in Chicago |
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 | Establishment listing onlynot a model-specific clearance |
| 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 | Listed as a therapeutic massager (product code ISA, Class I, exempt from 510(k)). Not a clearance, and carries no shockwave indication. |
| Other marks and claims | None noted | EU class IIb93/42/EEC |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | The strongest FDA paper trail in the reviewed set. | Several interchangeable piezoelectric therapy sources, and published US prices for replacement sources. |
| What to check | Those records are configuration-specific and indication-specific. They are not a blanket clearance for the DUOLITH line. | No 510(k), De Novo or PMA record was located. In the US it is listed as a therapeutic massager, and ELvation limits the US intended use to minor aches and pains. |
9 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra vs ELvation PiezoWave2T: common questions
What is the difference between the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra and the ELvation PiezoWave2T?
Both the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra and the ELvation PiezoWave2T 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T uses piezoelectric. The STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra is described as “Focused electromagnetic (SEPIA)”, the ELvation PiezoWave2T as “Focused piezoelectric, direct focusing”.
Which is cheaper, the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 T-TOP ultra or the ELvation PiezoWave2T?
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 ELvation PiezoWave2T 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T, an establishment listing only, which is not a clearance. 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 ELvation PiezoWave2T?
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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