BUYER'S GUIDE · Updated October 15, 2026
Best Shockwave Therapy Devices for Clinics (2026)
Shockwave devices differ most in regulatory status, which limits what you can say in marketing. None of these four publish a purchase price.
Provisional: this is an initial research list built from vendor websites (checked October 15, 2026). We have not tested these products hands-on, and we do not publish a numeric score until we have verified pricing and specs against the rubric. Anything we could not verify says “not verified yet”. Ask vendors for written quotes and specs.
Devices compared
- SoftWave OW100S:Used in Dr. Goss’s practiceDr. Goss’s take (placeholder: awaiting Dr. Goss’s own words)510(k)-cleared (K213120) for minor muscle aches and pains, temporary increased local circulation and activation of connective tissue; also cleared for diabetic foot ulcers and second-degree burns. Source
- StemWave Modus-F: Class I, 510(k)-exempt, FDA-listed (not cleared or approved), per StemWave. Source
- Storz Medical Duolith SD1: FDA PMA approval (P080028, 2016) for heel pain from chronic proximal plantar fasciitis in adults after 6+ months of failed conservative therapy; a configuration is also 510(k)-cleared (K202112) for diabetic foot ulcers. FDA record
- Zimmer enPuls 2.0 (radial): published specs: 60–185 mJ, 1–22 Hz, handpiece warranty 2,000,000 pulses. We did not locate an FDA record; ask Zimmer for it. Specs
Questions for every vendor
- Exact model and FDA record number for the configuration being quoted.
- Price, financing terms, and any per-shock or subscription costs.
- Applicator/handpiece life and replacement cost.
- Warranty and US service turnaround.
FAQ
Which shockwave device is FDA approved?
Storz Duolith SD1 holds an FDA PMA approval for chronic plantar fasciitis heel pain; SoftWave is 510(k)-cleared for listed indications; StemWave is 510(k)-exempt and listed.