Francis Medical is a dynamic medical device company committed to developing urological cancer treatment. Tough on Cancer. Gentle on Patients. With U.S.
Francis Medical develops innovative medical technologies to treat urological cancers while remaining gentle on patients. Our first product, the FDA-cleared Vanquish® Water Vapor Ablation System, uses the natural energy stored in sterile water vapor to ablate cancerous prostate tissue through a minimally invasive, transurethral procedure. Our mission is personal. The company is named in memory of Founder Michael Hoey’s father, Francis, who lost his life to prostate cancer in 1991. Inspired by his story, we are committed to creating technologies that help patients avoid the life-altering side effects often associated with traditional prostate cancer therapies. We believe in solutions that help patients quickly return to their normal lives. clearance achieved and international regulatory pathways underway, we are focused on bringing this breakthrough therapy to more people around the world. Follow us for updates, clinical insights, and news about our ongoing mission to improve cancer care.
12/22/2025
Happy Holidays from all of us at Francis Medical! ❄️
We’re grateful for our incredible team, partners, and community who make our work possible every day.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright, healthy start to the New Year!
Learn more about our work: francismedical.com
12/18/2025
Our recent company celebration gave us a chance to recognize the hard work and teamwork that led to 510(k) clearance for the Vanquish® Water V***r Ablation System.
Milestones like this don’t happen overnight, they’re the result of a team committed to meaningful progress and a mission that matters. Grateful for every person who helped make this moment possible.
Learn more about Vanquish: francismedical.com
RX Only. FDA Cleared. See francismedical.com for safety information.
12/11/2025
On November 6, the Francis Medical team gathered for some friendly competition, great food, and even better company. 🌶️🔥
On November 6, the Francis Medical team gathered for some friendly competition, great food, and even better company. 🌶️🔥
Congratulations to this year’s Chili Cookoff winners:
🏆 Best in Show + Traditional Category: Joe Anderholm
🥦 Veggie Chili Category: Rachael Krzmarzick
🎉 Non-Traditional Category: Bobby Intharath
Events like this highlight the creativity, teamwork, and community that fuel our work every day. Thanks to everyone who participated, judged, tasted, and cheered!
Visit to explore everything you want to know about Francis Medical and the Vanquish® Water V***r Ablation System, including news about our recent initial FDA 510(k) clearance for prostate tissue ablation.
The site brings together clinical evidence, technology insights, and company information in one convenient location for physicians and patients.
Rx Only. FDA Cleared. See francismedical.com for safety information.
12/04/2025
👤 Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men.
We’re pleased to share a new option that is tough on cancer, gentle on patients.
The Vanquish® Water V***r Ablation System is FDA cleared for prostate tissue ablation. This outpatient, minimally invasive procedure uses water v***r (steam) to ablate cancerous tissue, providing a less invasive alternative for men with localized, low-to-intermediate risk prostate cancer.
RX Only. FDA Cleared. See francismedical.com for safety information.
12/03/2025
Francis Medical is at the Piper Sandler 37th Annual Healthcare Conference this week!
Mike Kujak and Michael Fredrick are on site connecting with leaders across the healthcare and investment community and sharing the latest update about Francis Medical and the Vanquish® Water V***r Ablation System, which received FDA 510(k) clearance this week.
📅 Company Presentation
Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET
If you’re attending the conference, we’d love to connect. Stop by the presentation or reach out to schedule time with the team.
12/02/2025
🚨 Breaking News!
Francis Medical has received initial FDA 510(k) clearance for the Vanquish® Water V***r Ablation System for prostate tissue ablation. This is an exciting milestone that allows us to offer our technology as an option for patients that balances oncologic risk with quality of life.
Rx Only. FDA Cleared. See francismedical.com for safety information.
11/28/2025
During National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize the strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication of those caring for loved ones. 💙
Many of us at Francis Medical have loved ones who have faced prostate cancer. We’ve seen firsthand the vital role caregivers play in their journey. Your support brings comfort, strength, and hope, making an immeasurable difference in the lives of patients and families alike.
𝗧𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿: 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁. You inspire the work we do every day.
Learn more about our mission and the people behind it 👉 francismedical.com/about
11/26/2025
This Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible people who make our work possible.
To our partners, employees, physicians, and patients: thank you for helping us advance care and work toward -ing prostate cancer. Your commitment, passion, and belief in our mission inspire us and make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. We are truly grateful for each of you and wish you a warm, joyful day spent with those who matter most.
Learn more about our work and how we’re making an impact: francismedical.com
11/19/2025
Today, on International Men’s Day, we celebrate the positive impact men bring to their world, families, and their communities.
This year’s theme, “Celebrating Men and Boys,” reminds us to honor those who lead, serve, and care for others. We thank the fathers, brothers, sons, and friends who make a difference in our lives every day.
At Francis Medical, we’re proud to advance technologies that support men’s health and wellbeing, helping preserve what matters most.
Learn more: francismedical.com
11/18/2025
🌟 V***R 2 Study Update 🌟
Our Francis Medical clinical team hosted a great meeting with the Research Coordinators from our V***R 2 sites. We saw strong engagement, with 18 attendees from 15 of our 26 sites across the U.S. — a terrific turnout.
Thank you to all who joined and contributed. Your collaboration is key to driving the V***R 2 study forward.
11/13/2025
🚀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹!
We’re on the move — and our commercial team is growing.
We’re looking for two Field Support Specialists ready to make an impact.
As a 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁, you’ll:
💡 Train and support customers and sales teams on our breakthrough technology
🧠 Provide technical expertise and in-field case coverage
🌍 Be part of the launch and growth of our commercial presence as we bring innovation to patients everywhere
If you’re driven by purpose and passionate about transforming prostate cancer treatment, this is your chance to help shape the future.
👊 Ready to join us?
👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:
Career Opportunities If you’re a problem solver with the imagination, courage, and motivation needed to make a meaningful impact, contact us to see if a career with Francis
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Francis Medical is a dynamic medical device company committed to developing urological cancer treatments that are tough on cancer, yet gentle on patients. Our work is fueled by a compassionate belief that cancer can be stopped with minimally invasive treatments. The company’s core values are Quality, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, and Collaboration.
Prostate Cancer
Using a new platform to treat endourological cancers, water v***r technology, we’re developing a device for treating prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in American men. Currently available prostate cancer treatments often result in life-altering side effects such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Water v***r technology is intended to result in minimal side effects, offering a distinct advantage over other treatments.
Francis Medical is named after Francis Hoey, the father of inventor and Francis Medical founder, Michael Hoey. In 1991, after undergoing prostate cancer treatments with debilitating effects on his daily living, Francis died from prostate cancer.
Today, the work of Francis Medical stands as a tribute to and a lasting legacy of Francis Hoey...