Short answer: VOLCANO MEDIC 2 and VOLCANO HYBRID both support balloon and tube delivery, but they are intended for different contexts. MEDIC 2 is the manufacturer’s certified medical device, has a maximum stated temperature of 210 °C and does not use the S&B Web App. HYBRID is the household model, reaches a stated 230 °C and supports Web App control. In the United States the manufacturer says MEDIC 2 is not approved or offered for sale, so it must not be presented there as a normal retail alternative.
Buying options for the United States
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Storz & Bickel Volcano Medic 2
The manufacturer says this medical device is not approved or offered for sale in the United States.
Storz & Bickel Volcano Hybrid
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$469.95
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Buying options for the United Kingdom
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Storz & Bickel Volcano Medic 2
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Storz & Bickel Volcano Hybrid
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MEDIC 2 and HYBRID compared
| Documented feature | VOLCANO MEDIC 2 | VOLCANO HYBRID |
|---|---|---|
| Intended product category | Certified medical device in the markets covered by the manufacturer’s medical documentation | Household vaporizer |
| Delivery methods | Tube and balloon | Tube and balloon |
| Maximum stated temperature | 210 °C | 230 °C |
| S&B Web App | No | Yes |
| US retail status stated by manufacturer | Not approved or offered for sale in the US | Normal US household-model availability, subject to current retailer checks |
| Current comparison | 399.60 € Code VAPOCHECKER10 · incl. shipping | 396.00 € incl. shipping |
The table describes the devices; it does not establish eligibility, reimbursement, prescribing status or legal use in a reader’s location.
What “medical” changes—and what it does not
The MEDIC 2 distinction is not a styling label. STORZ & BICKEL places it within its medical-device portfolio and publishes dedicated medical support information. That affects the intended purpose, documentation and market route. It does not mean this comparison can determine whether the device is suitable for an individual or whether a substance may lawfully be used with it.
HYBRID is the consumer household model. It shares the two delivery formats, but its intended context and feature set differ. A buyer who simply wants the higher maximum setting or Web App control should not infer that the medical model is a premium version of HYBRID; the categories solve different requirements.
Temperature, tube and balloon
Both models allow direct tube use and filling a valve balloon. This is a genuine point of overlap. The documented temperature ceilings differ: 210 °C for MEDIC 2 and 230 °C for HYBRID. A higher number is not automatically more appropriate. Follow the instructions and, for medical use, the guidance of the relevant healthcare professional and the device’s approved documentation.
Balloon and tube use also involve different handling steps. Use only compatible parts specified for the model, check seals and valves, and let hot components cool before handling or cleaning. Do not substitute this page for the model-specific instructions.
Why only HYBRID has Web App control
STORZ & BICKEL lists VOLCANO HYBRID among the devices supported by its Web App. MEDIC 2 is not app-controlled. Buyers who require remote configuration should therefore look at HYBRID’s current Web App compatibility and browser requirements before purchase. Buyers in a regulated medical workflow may instead value the MEDIC 2 documentation and constrained operating context.
Web features can depend on device firmware, browser support and platform policies. The manufacturer’s live Web App page is the correct source for current compatibility; a historical app-store listing is not.
United States: MEDIC 2 is not a normal buying option
The manufacturer’s medical-device support page states that VOLCANO MEDIC 2 and MIGHTY+ MEDIC are not approved or offered for sale in the United States. The US market module therefore blocks MEDIC 2 even if a foreign retailer row happens to be technically deliverable. Cross-border delivery is not evidence of US approval, authorised sale, service access or a valid medical claim.
For a US reader choosing between these two names, HYBRID is the relevant household retail product. Confirm current state and local rules, seller terms, electrical compatibility and warranty service before ordering. This page does not advise on medical use.
United Kingdom: verify registration and seller route
UK government guidance explains the registration process for medical devices placed on the Great Britain market. It also makes clear that registration should not be represented as accreditation, approval, certification or endorsement by the regulator. We therefore do not label MEDIC 2 “MHRA approved” on the basis of a registration claim.
A UK buyer should verify the current manufacturer or authorised representative information, the precise product variant, the seller’s status, VAT, delivery and warranty route. The GBP panel above only establishes that a recent qualifying offer or transparent fallback exists; it does not make a regulatory determination.
Which model fits the intended use?
Consider MEDIC 2 only when the certified medical-device context is actually required and its use, supply and service route are valid in your market. Its 210 °C ceiling and lack of Web App control are documented differences, not defects.
Consider VOLCANO HYBRID when you want the household model, tube and balloon delivery, a maximum stated temperature of 230 °C and Web App support. In the United States it is also the only normal retail candidate of this pair under the manufacturer’s current statement.
If the decision concerns treatment, dosing or compatibility with a medicine, stop at the product comparison and seek qualified medical guidance. A shopping comparison cannot answer those questions.
Primary and regulatory sources
- STORZ & BICKEL: VOLCANO MEDIC 2 support
- STORZ & BICKEL: medical devices and US status
- STORZ & BICKEL Web App
- UK government: registering medical devices for the Great Britain market
Frequently asked questions
Is VOLCANO MEDIC 2 better than VOLCANO HYBRID?
No universal ranking is appropriate. MEDIC 2 is a certified medical device for the markets and purposes covered by its documentation; HYBRID is the household model with a higher stated maximum temperature and Web App support.
Can I buy VOLCANO MEDIC 2 in the United States?
STORZ & BICKEL says MEDIC 2 is not approved or offered for sale in the United States. This page therefore suppresses it as a US buying recommendation even if a foreign listing exists.
Do both models support a balloon and a tube?
Yes. Both documented systems support balloon and tube delivery, although their product category, maximum temperature and app support differ.
Does an MHRA registration mean a device is endorsed?
No. UK government guidance says registration must not be presented as accreditation, approval, certification or endorsement. Verify the current device and supplier route without turning registration into a broader claim.
Which model supports the S&B Web App?
VOLCANO HYBRID supports the manufacturer’s Web App. MEDIC 2 does not use app control.
Last updated: August 2026. Regulatory and retail status can change; verify the linked official sources before acting.