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Francis Medical

Minneapolis or nearby suburb, Minnesota, United Statesfrancismedical.com ↗

Ownership: Private
Development stage: Phase 2

Overview

Francis Medical’s Vanquish Water Vapor Ablation System has shown promising results in early feasibility and pivotal studies for the treatment of intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer. The VAPOR 1 Early Feasibility Study met its six-month primary endpoints with positive safety and efficacy data published in peer-reviewed journals. The VAPOR 2 pivotal study completed enrollment ahead of schedule in February 2025; FDA Breakthrough Device Designation was granted to Vanquish in August 2023 to expedite review and access.

Therapeutic areas: Oncology
Modalities: DeviceWater vapor ablation therapy (platform technology)
Industry: Therapeutic Medical Devices

Drug pipeline

1 asset

Vanquish

Phase 2

Indications: Prostate cancer

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Boston Scientific participated as an investorColoplast A/S invested but no formal commercial partnership disclosed as of June 2025

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