InspireMD Announces Submission of Premarket Approval Application to FDA Seeking U.S. Regulatory Approval of the CGuard™ Prime Carotid Stent System
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InspireMD (Nasdaq: NSPR) has submitted a Premarket Approval (PMA) application to the FDA for its CGuard Prime carotid stent system. The application is based on positive one-year data from the C-GUARDIANS pivotal clinical trial, which showed a primary endpoint major adverse event rate of 1.95% through twelve months post-procedure - the lowest reported for any carotid stent or embolic protection device pivotal trial to date. The study enrolled 316 patients across 24 trial sites in the U.S. and Europe. InspireMD anticipates a U.S. commercial launch in H1 2025, if approved, and is building commercial and operational infrastructure for market entry.
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- Submission of PMA application to FDA for CGuard Prime carotid stent system
- Lowest reported primary endpoint major adverse event rate (1.95%) in pivotal trials for carotid stents
- Potential U.S. market entry in H1 2025 if approved
- Building U.S. commercial and operational infrastructure for market launch
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The submission of InspireMD's Premarket Approval (PMA) application for the CGuard Prime carotid stent system is a significant milestone in the company's regulatory journey. The 1.95% major adverse event rate reported in the C-GUARDIANS trial is remarkably low, potentially setting a new standard in carotid stenting. This could position CGuard Prime as a leading option for carotid artery stenosis treatment, potentially reducing stroke risk more effectively than current alternatives. However, it's important to note that FDA approval is not guaranteed and the review process can be lengthy and unpredictable. The anticipated H1 2025 launch, if approved, gives InspireMD time to build a robust commercial infrastructure, which could be key to market penetration in the competitive U.S. medical device landscape.
This PMA submission is a positive development for InspireMD (NSPR), potentially opening up the lucrative U.S. market for their CGuard Prime system. The carotid stent market in the U.S. is estimated to be worth over
The CGuard Prime system, if approved, could disrupt the U.S. carotid stent market. The exceptionally low adverse event rate could drive rapid adoption among interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons, potentially taking market share from established players. However, market penetration will depend on factors beyond clinical efficacy, including pricing strategy, reimbursement policies and physician education. InspireMD's emphasis on building a "world class U.S. commercial and operational infrastructure" suggests they're preparing for a competitive market entry. The company's success will hinge on their ability to effectively communicate the clinical benefits to both healthcare providers and payers. Given the potential for improved patient outcomes, there could be strong interest from both clinical and cost-effectiveness perspectives, potentially accelerating market adoption if approved.
PMA based on overwhelmingly positive results from the pivotal C-GUARDIANS clinical study that were first presented at LINC 2024 in May
U.S. commercial launch anticipated in H1 2025, if approved
TEL AVIV, Israel and MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InspireMD, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSPR), developer of the CGuard™ Embolic Prevention Stent System (EPS) for the prevention of stroke, today announced that it has submitted a Premarket Approval (PMA) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking marketing approval for the CGuard Prime carotid stent system in the U.S.
The PMA application is based on the overwhelmingly positive one-year data from the Company’s C-GUARDIANS pivotal clinical trial that were presented at the Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC) 2024 in May. The C-GUARDIANS clinical trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of CGuard for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis. The study enrolled 316 patients across 24 trial sites in the U.S. and Europe.
The C-GUARDIANS results showed a primary endpoint1 major adverse event rate of
Marvin Slosman, chief executive officer of InspireMD, stated, “The submission of our PMA application to the FDA represents a significant step forward in our quest for U.S. approval of our next generation CGuard Prime stent to address carotid artery disease and stroke prevention with its best-in-class clinical outcomes. We look forward to the agency’s review of our application, which we have provided in a modular submission to facilitate the most efficient review process. Concurrently, we continue to build what I consider to be world class U.S. commercial and operational infrastructure to enter the U.S. market with as much momentum as possible to offer to this breakthrough technology.”
About InspireMD, Inc.
InspireMD seeks to utilize its proprietary MicroNet® technology to make its products the industry standard for carotid stenting by providing outstanding acute results and durable, stroke-free long-term outcomes. InspireMD’s common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol NSPR.
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Forward-looking Statements
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Investor Contacts:
Craig Shore
Chief Financial Officer
InspireMD, Inc.
888-776-6804
craigs@inspiremd.com
Chuck Padala, Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors
646-627-8390
chuck@lifesciadvisors.com
investor-relations@inspiremd.com
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1 The primary endpoint was a composite of death, stroke or myocardial infarction (DSMI) through 30 days or ipsilateral stroke 31 - 365 days post-index procedure.
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