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MeDioStar vs Vectus (2026)

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: MeDioStar, $80k–$110k; Vectus, $70k–$95k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under diode laser. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Diode laser

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Device B

Diode laser

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Cynosure Vectus
New price range	$80k–$110kSource not documented	$70k–$95kSource not documented
Used asking range	$45k–$70kSource not documented	$18k–$35kSource not documented
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New price range

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): $80k–$110kSource not documented
Cynosure Vectus: $70k–$95kSource not documented

Used asking range

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): $45k–$70kSource not documented
Cynosure Vectus: $18k–$35kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Cynosure Vectus
Consumable cost / lock-in	No per-pulse consumables — fixed-cost once purchased. Handpieces are the long-term wear item; ask Astanza for diode stack lifetime ratings and refurbishment pricing upfront.	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): No per-pulse consumables — fixed-cost once purchased. Handpieces are the long-term wear item; ask Astanza for diode stack lifetime ratings and refurbishment pricing upfront.
Cynosure Vectus: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.

Service cost

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Not published
Cynosure Vectus: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Cynosure Vectus
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK192483 Read FDA indication wording “The MeDioStar laser system is intended for surgical, aesthetic and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign vascular lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction defined as reduced hair growth with or without maintenance when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months. Description of the modifications: This Special 510(k) of MeDioStar is submitted due to Device Modifications of the already cleared device The MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519) due to some technical modifications.”	FDA ClearedK120622 Read FDA indication wording “5 10(k) Number (if known): It Palomar Vectus Laser The Palomar Vectus Laser is intended for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including tanned skin for use In aesthetic, dermatology, general and plastic surgery applications for the treatment of: * The treatment of vascular lesions, such as angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions. " Treatment of leg veins. " The treatment of benign pigmented lesions. " Hair removal and permanent hair reduction. * Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The SkinteT-M Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin. melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.”

FDA status & indication

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): FDA ClearedK192483
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“The MeDioStar laser system is intended for surgical, aesthetic and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign vascular lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction defined as reduced hair growth with or without maintenance when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months. Description of the modifications: This Special 510(k) of MeDioStar is submitted due to Device Modifications of the already cleared device The MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519) due to some technical modifications.”
Cynosure Vectus: FDA ClearedK120622
Read FDA indication wording
“5 10(k) Number (if known): It Palomar Vectus Laser The Palomar Vectus Laser is intended for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including tanned skin for use In aesthetic, dermatology, general and plastic surgery applications for the treatment of: * The treatment of vascular lesions, such as angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions. " Treatment of leg veins. " The treatment of benign pigmented lesions. " Hair removal and permanent hair reduction. * Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The SkinteT-M Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin. melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Cynosure Vectus
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	1 recorded pairing
Chains using it	—	Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): 0 recorded pairings
Cynosure Vectus: 1 recorded pairing

Chains using it

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): —
Cynosure Vectus: Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): 0
Cynosure Vectus: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Cynosure Vectus
Manufacturer	Asclepion	Cynosure
Built by (OEM)	Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH	Palomar Medical Technologies
Category	Diode laser	Diode laser
Technology	810/940nm diode, 10cm2 handpiece (Diode laser)	810nm high-power diode, large spot (Diode laser)
Launch year	2019	2012
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Asclepion
Cynosure Vectus: Cynosure

Built by (OEM)

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH
Cynosure Vectus: Palomar Medical Technologies

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