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Shurink Universe vs Ultherapy PRIME (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $150k–$200k for Ultherapy PRIME. No new-price range is on file for Shurink Universe. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
FDA status: Shurink Universe has no US FDA clearance on file. Ultherapy PRIME holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication.
Practice fit: Both are listed under HIFU/ultrasound lifting. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting

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Device B

HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Classys Shurink Universe vs Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
New price range	Not published	$150k–$200kSource not documented
Used asking range	$10k–$20kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Classys Shurink Universe: Not published
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: $150k–$200kSource not documented

Used asking range

Classys Shurink Universe: $10k–$20kSource not documented
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: Not published

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Classys Shurink Universe vs Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
Consumable cost / lock-in	Ten HIFU cartridge types. 20,000 shots per 1.5/2.0/3.0/4.5mm cartridge (BioSkin, confirmed by IMDADI). Protocols use 300-1,000 shots, so roughly 20-66 sessions per cartridge. No OEM cartridge price is available in any Western currency in this pass.	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

Classys Shurink Universe: Ten HIFU cartridge types. 20,000 shots per 1.5/2.0/3.0/4.5mm cartridge (BioSkin, confirmed by IMDADI). Protocols use 300-1,000 shots, so roughly 20-66 sessions per cartridge. No OEM cartridge price is available in any Western currency in this pass.
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.

Service cost

Classys Shurink Universe: Not published
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Classys Shurink Universe vs Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
FDA status & indication	No US 510(k) located	FDA ClearedK233996, K250418, K260618 Read FDA indication wording “The Ulthera System is intended to apply focused ultrasound energy to the body to achieve temporary changes in the physical appearance of the skin. The Ulthera System is indicated for use as a non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment to: • Lift the eyebrow • Lift lax submental (beneath the chin) and neck tissue, which can also affect the appearance of lax tissue in the submental and neck regions • Improve lines and wrinkles of the décolleté. The Ulthera® System, in conjunction with the Ulthera® DeepSEE® transducer, allows for ultrasonic visualization of depths up to 8 mm below the surface of the skin. The indicated use of the imaging is to visualize the dermal and subdermal layers of tissue to: • Ensure proper coupling of the transducer to the skin • Confirm appropriate depth of treatment such as to avoid bone”

FDA status & indication

Classys Shurink Universe: No US 510(k) located
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: FDA ClearedK233996, K250418, K260618
Read FDA indication wording
“The Ulthera System is intended to apply focused ultrasound energy to the body to achieve temporary changes in the physical appearance of the skin. The Ulthera System is indicated for use as a non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment to: • Lift the eyebrow • Lift lax submental (beneath the chin) and neck tissue, which can also affect the appearance of lax tissue in the submental and neck regions • Improve lines and wrinkles of the décolleté. The Ulthera® System, in conjunction with the Ulthera® DeepSEE® transducer, allows for ultrasonic visualization of depths up to 8 mm below the surface of the skin. The indicated use of the imaging is to visualize the dermal and subdermal layers of tissue to: • Ensure proper coupling of the transducer to the skin • Confirm appropriate depth of treatment such as to avoid bone”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Classys Shurink Universe vs Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Classys Shurink Universe: 0 recorded pairings
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Classys Shurink Universe: —
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: —

Approved reviews

Classys Shurink Universe: 0
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Classys Shurink Universe vs Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME
Manufacturer	Classys	Merz Aesthetics
Built by (OEM)	Classys Inc.	Merz North America
Category	HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting	HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting
Technology	Dual-mode HIFU (HIFU / Ultrasound)	Next-gen MFU-V with enhanced imaging (HIFU / Ultrasound)
Launch year	2022	2024
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Classys Shurink Universe: Classys
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: Merz Aesthetics

Built by (OEM)

Classys Shurink Universe: Classys Inc.
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy PRIME: Merz North America

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