Delray Medical Center Performs Palm Beach's First Spiration Valve Treatment

SeleCT Screening AI tool helps identify severe emphysema patients for minimally invasive lung volume reduction procedure

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:05pm

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A translucent, ghostly X-ray image revealing the internal structure of a human lung with the Spiration Valve System device clearly visible, conceptually illustrating the minimally invasive nature of this new emphysema treatment.A revolutionary lung treatment device offers new hope for patients with severe emphysema.Boca Raton Today

Delray Medical Center in Boca Raton, Florida has become the first hospital in Palm Beach County to use the Spiration Valve System (SVS) for the treatment of severe emphysema, a progressive form of COPD. The hospital is also utilizing SeleCT Screening, an AI-powered tool from Imbio, to help identify patients who would benefit most from this minimally invasive lung volume reduction procedure.

Why it matters

COPD, including emphysema, affects nearly 16 million adults in the U.S., but up to 80% of cases go undiagnosed globally. The Spiration Valve System provides a new treatment option for patients with severe emphysema, helping to improve lung function and quality of life. SeleCT Screening can play a key role in identifying appropriate candidates for this procedure.

The details

The Spiration Valve System is an umbrella-shaped device placed in targeted airways during a bronchoscopic procedure. This redirects airflow from diseased to healthier parts of the lung, allowing better expansion and function. Studies have shown the treatment can lead to statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in lung function, respiratory symptoms, and quality of life for at least 24 months.

  • On April 14, 2026, Delray Medical Center announced it had performed the first Spiration Valve System procedure in Palm Beach County.

The players

Delray Medical Center

A hospital located in Boca Raton, Florida that is the first in Palm Beach County to offer the Spiration Valve System treatment for severe emphysema.

Dr. Stephen Milan

The physician who performed the milestone Spiration Valve System procedure at Delray Medical Center.

Imbio

The company that developed the SeleCT Screening AI tool to help identify severe emphysema patients who could benefit from bronchoscopic lung volume reduction procedures like the Spiration Valve System.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to add the Spiration Valve System to our treatment options for patients with severe emphysema and SeleCT™ Screening as a tool that may help our physicians more easily identify the patients best suited for this treatment.”

— Dr. Stephen Milan, Physician

What’s next

Delray Medical Center plans to continue offering the Spiration Valve System treatment, utilizing the SeleCT Screening AI tool to identify appropriate candidates for the minimally invasive lung volume reduction procedure.

The takeaway

The introduction of the Spiration Valve System at Delray Medical Center, combined with the use of the SeleCT Screening AI platform, provides a new and promising treatment option for the large population of patients suffering from severe, undiagnosed emphysema in the Palm Beach area.