IceCure Receives FDA Marketing Authorization for ProSense® Cryoablation for the Treatment of Low-Risk Breast Cancer in Women Aged 70 and Above
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IceCure (Nasdaq: ICCM) announced FDA marketing authorization (De Novo) on Oct 3, 2025 for its ProSense® cryoablation system to treat biologically low‑risk breast cancer in women ≥70 with tumors ≤1.5 cm, representing ~46,000 U.S. patients annually. The authorization permits immediate commercial sales and establishes a CPT III reimbursement pathway covering $3,800 of facility costs. The FDA required a post‑market surveillance study of ~400 patients at 30 sites; those sites may also serve commercial patients. FDA set a 5‑year follow‑up data expectation for competitors seeking 510(k) clearance. A company webcast is scheduled for Oct 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM ET.
Positive
- FDA De Novo marketing authorization granted on Oct 3, 2025
- Addressable U.S. patient base ~46,000 women annually
- Immediate commercial sales authorization for ProSense®
- Existing CPT III reimbursement covering $3,800
- Post‑market rollout supported by 400 patient study at 30 sites
Negative
- Indication limited to patients aged ≥70 with tumors ≤1.5 cm
- FDA requires post‑market study of ~400 patients (timing/costs)
- Current reimbursement limited to CPT III $3,800 (facility costs only)
Insights
FDA marketing authorization for ProSense® enables immediate U.S. commercialization for a defined elderly low‑risk breast cancer population.
What it means: The FDA granted De Novo marketing authorization to ProSense® for women aged ≥70 with biologically low‑risk tumors ≤1.5 cm, covering about 46,000 U.S. patients annually. The authorization allows immediate sales and use while requiring a post‑market surveillance study of ~400 patients at 30 sites.
Why it matters: Authorization converts clinical evidence into a cleared commercial pathway and establishes a reimbursement foothold under the CPT III code that covers
Practical implications: The company can begin procedures immediately and scale through the announced U.S. sales team and initial 30 study/commercial sites; the post‑market study is the key monitorable milestone supporting broader reimbursement and adoption.
- ProSense® is the first and only medical device to be granted FDA marketing authorization for the local treatment of breast cancer
- Major advancement and new paradigm in breast cancer care as a simple, minimally invasive out-patient procedure
- Initial reimbursement under the CPT III code which covers
of facility costs, with additional reimbursement coverage expected$3,800 U.S. sales and distribution team ready to drive sales of ProSense® systems and disposable probes—supporting medical community and patients looking for a new minimally invasive option to lumpectomy- Enthusiastic response from top
U.S. breast surgeons and radiologists - Conference call to be held Monday, October 6 at 8:30AM Eastern Time
Potentially Setting a New Standard of Care for the Defined Indication
"ProSense® offers the first new innovation in the treatment of women aged 70 and above with low-risk early-stage breast cancer in decades. We are proud to deliver a significant advancement and enhancement to women's cancer care and quality of life," stated IceCure's Chief Executive Officer, Eyal Shamir.
"We expect that the FDA's marketing authorization, the very enthusiastic response from physicians who have had clinical experience with ProSense®, and the existing reimbursement code, will all combine to drive strong demand for our cryoablation procedure in breast cancer. American women aged 70 and above diagnosed with low-risk, early-stage breast cancer now have access to a minimally invasive procedure that offers safe and effective treatment similar to standard of care lumpectomy, with excellent cosmetic results and patient satisfaction," Shamir added.
Post-Market Study to Support Commercial Roll Out
In granting marketing authorization, the FDA requested that IceCure conduct a post-market surveillance study with the aim of producing additional data in this indication. The post-market study is expected to include approximately 400 patients at 30 sites, and the established reimbursement code may be used to support claims and reimbursement for the study procedures. These sites, while treating study participants, will also be active commercial sites where any appropriate patient seeking treatment with ProSense® cryoablation may be treated.
The FDA's marketing authorization also establishes that any other company wishing to file for 510(k) marketing authorization for a different cryoablation system to treat breast cancer will be required to submit 5 years of follow-up data. To IceCure's knowledge, no other company is currently conducting a breast cryoablation clinical study in the
"Our
The FDA's marketing authorization was based on an abundance of data including IceCure's ICE3 trial, the largest multi-center clinical trial ever completed for liquid-nitrogen (LN2) based cryoablation for patients with low-risk, early-stage breast cancer without surgically removing the breast tumor.
ICE3 Investigator Richard Fine, MD, FACS, stated, "As proven in the ICE3 study, cryoablation with ProSense® is a safe, minimally invasive ablative procedure with results similar to that of lumpectomy patients who took endocrine therapy, with the benefit of being an office-based, non-surgical treatment. Further data coming out of the post-market study should continue to support and confirm that cryoablation with ProSense® is a successful alternative to surgical excision in appropriately selected patients."
Reimbursement Code Established, ProSense® Minimizes Cost of Treatment for Payors
ProSense® enhances patient, provider, and payor value by accelerating recovery, minimizing pain, surgical risks, and complications, all while minimizing the cost of treatment relative to standard of care lumpectomy. With its easy, transportable design and LN2 utilization, ProSense® opens the door to fast and convenient out-patient procedures for breast tumors.
ProSense® has access to reimbursement under the CPT III code which covers
Full Indication for ProSense® in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
ProSense® is authorized by the FDA for the local treatment of breast cancer in patients ≥70 years of age with biologically low-risk tumors ≤1.5 cm in size and treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy. Biologically low-risk breast cancer is defined as unifocal tumor, size ≤1.5cm, ER+, PR+, HER2-, Ki-67<
Company Webcast Information:
Monday, October 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM EDT
A live webcast will be available at: https://www.veidan-conferencing.com/icecure-investors
A recording of the webcast will be available at: https://ir.icecure-medical.com/
About ProSense®
The ProSense® Cryoablation System is the first and only medical device to receive FDA marketing authorization for the local treatment of early-stage, low-risk breast cancer with adjuvant endocrine therapy for women aged 70 and above, including patients who are not suitable for surgical alternatives for breast cancer treatment. A full list of benefits and risks can be found on our website.
ProSense® is a minimally invasive cryosurgical tool that provides the option to destroy tumors by freezing them. The system uniquely harnesses the power of liquid nitrogen to create large lethal zones for maximum efficacy in tumor destruction in benign and cancerous lesions, including in the breast, kidney, lung, and liver.
ProSense® enhances patient and provider value by accelerating recovery, reducing pain, surgical risks, and complications. With its easy, transportable design and liquid nitrogen utilization, ProSense® opens the door to fast and convenient office-based procedures for breast tumors.
About IceCure Medical
IceCure Medical (Nasdaq: ICCM) develops and markets advanced liquid-nitrogen-based cryoablation therapy systems for the destruction of tumors (benign and cancerous) by freezing, with the primary focus areas being breast, kidney, bone and lung cancer. Its minimally invasive technology is a safe and effective option to surgical tumor removal that is easily performed in a relatively short procedure. The Company's flagship ProSense® system is marketed and sold worldwide for the indications cleared and approved to date including in the
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