Interview
For the Record with Michael Hoey, Founder and CTO, Francis Medical
March 22, 2021
In an interview for Medical Alley’s For the Record, the founder and CTO of Francis Medical, Michael Hoey, shares why he sought a more compassionate approach for treating prostate cancer and how he discovered water vapor technology. He also gives a window into how things are progressing at Francis Medical…
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Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Refer to the device User Manual for a list of contraindications, warnings, and cautions.
Training: Do not operate the Vanquish System without completing Francis Medical-provided physician training. Untrained operation of the device may lead to improper use. Improper use can result in patient injury or equipment malfunction.