Uptake Medical announced the first commercial use of the InterVapor System for endoscopic lung volume reduction in a patient with severe emphysema. The patient successfully underwent treatment with InterVapor, the first endoscopic lung volume reduction system for the treatment of severe emphysema that uses the body’s natural healing processes without leaving foreign materials in the lung. The patient was treated by the team at the Thoraxklinik in Heidelberg, Germany, which is led by Professor Dr. Felix Herth and is recognized as a leading institution for pioneering new therapeutic options for people with emphysema.
InterVapor is a non-surgical procedure which treats hyperinflated parts of the lungs with heated water vapor. InterVapor triggers the body’s natural healing process, gradually reducing the treated portion of the lungs and increasing the ability to breathe more fully. Unlike other approaches to lung volume reduction, InterVapor does not leave foreign materials in the lung, which may require additional procedures for adjustment or removal. Results from the VAPOR trial demonstrated clinically significant improvements in lung function and quality of life for patients with severe emphysema.
