Volcano Medic

[ninorc]

Germany: Volcano Medic launched as the first approved medical cannabinoid inhaler

The German company Vapormed launched the world’s first

officially approved medical cannabinoid inhaler, the Volcano

Medic Vaporizer. The Volcano Medic Vaporization System is

intended to vaporize and facilitate the inhalation of dronabinol

(THC) dissolved in alcohol or cannabinoids from cannabis flowers

(cannabis flos). In their press release of 2 June the company

notes that "the Volcano Medic Vaporization System resolves two

medical-technical problems at the same time. On the one hand,

for the first time the Volcano Medic Vaporization System allows

for the medical inhalation therapy with liquid, in alcohol dissolved

cannabinoids. On the other hand, it allows for the inhalation

therapy with cannabinoids directly from dried hemp flowers. (…)

In the Volcano Medic Vaporization System the cannabinoids are

solved (vaporized) by heat impact only. A combustion as it takes

place while smoking does not occur." This avoids the formation of

noxious combustion products.

The main advantages of the inhalation of cannabinoids compared

to oral administration would be the rapid onset of effects and cost

reduction due to considerably higher efficiency of vaporized

cannabinoids. "The systemic bioavailability of inhaled cannabinoids

is approx. 29% - 40%. For comparison: The systemic

bioavailability of cannabinoids administered orally is below 15%."

The manufacturer of the Volcano Medic Vaporization System is

the company Storz & Bickel. According to the press release the

Volcano Medic will first be available in the Netherlands and in

Germany. It is certified by TUEV SUED in Munich in compliance

with the applicable directives and laws for medical devices. "The

availability of the Volcano Medic in further countries depends on

the availability of authorized and vaporizable cannabinoids or

cannabis flowers in these countries," the company writes.

More information: www.vapormed.com

(Source: Press release by Vapormed of 2 June)

[Zog~101]

I think?, but the million dollar question is "will it get us stoned?

If it does i hope i can get one, i hate cigarettes! cough,cough!!

[Sugarwoods]

This is the first time I have seen Storz & Bickel publicly support the use of their devices for weed

After a brief look, it appears to be a Volcano Digit, but with a different valve on the balloon?

[Randalizer]

Great idea! Brand it as a medical device to increase the profit margin!

[Sugarwoods]

Great idea! Brand it as a medical device to increase the profit margin!

Indeed! Appears the 'medical valve' adds 100 euros to the price of the Digit Bundle..

[grooving]

They've spelt vapour wrong-this is Europe ffs we spell proper here .

This has ALWAYS been there aim to get the product recognised for medical use. They have spent tons of money on university research to achieve their ambition.

[Sugarwoods]

I predict HUGE sales to Californians!!! ( Randal excepted of course )

[Randalizer]

I predict HUGE sales to Californians!!! ( Randal excepted of course :wink: )

I can't even afford a normal over priced volcano!

[Arnold Layne]

They can stick it up their corporate arse hole so far as this med-user is concerned. Pile'o'crap!

[Greenthumb_420]

Glad I bought mine for £300 when the digit first came out... included free scales, which I sold for £20 so cost me £280..

Can't see them anywhere for less than around £400 now and more for this version I assume?!?

Mad.