FDA warning letter hits Beta Bionics (NASDAQ: BBNX) but Mint plan stands

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Beta Bionics reported that it received a warning letter from the U.S. FDA on January 29, 2026 following an inspection of its Irvine, California facility conducted in June 2025. The FDA cited deficiencies in the company’s responses to a prior Form 483 and highlighted non-conformities in its quality system, medical device reporting, and correction and removal processes.

The letter does not currently limit Beta Bionics’ ability to manufacture, market, or distribute products, or to seek FDA 510(k) clearance for new products. The company has begun corrective actions, is preparing a written response, and plans ongoing updates to the FDA, but notes that additional regulatory action is possible until issues are resolved. Beta Bionics states it does not expect this warning letter to materially affect its previously disclosed guidance to launch commercialization of Mint by the end of 2027.

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• FDA warning letter highlighting quality and reporting deficiencies at the Irvine facility introduces regulatory and operational risk, with the company warning that further legal or regulatory action may occur until issues are resolved.

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FDA warning letter raises regulatory risk, though commercialization guidance for Mint is maintained.

Beta Bionics received an FDA warning letter dated January 29, 2026 tied to a June 2025 inspection of its Irvine facility. The letter focuses on non-conformities in the company’s quality management system, medical device reporting, and correction and removals, and criticizes earlier responses to a Form 483.

Importantly, the FDA has not restricted the company’s ability to produce, market, manufacture, or distribute products, or to seek 510(k) clearance for new products. The company has already begun process improvements and is preparing a detailed written response, but acknowledges the FDA may take additional legal or regulatory action without further notice until deficiencies are resolved.

Management states it does not expect the warning letter to materially impact its guidance to launch Mint commercialization by the end of 2027. Actual impact will depend on how quickly corrective actions satisfy the FDA and whether further enforcement steps occur, which would be described in future company filings.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2026

Beta Bionics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-42491	47-5386878
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11 Hughes

Irvine, California 92618

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 29, 2026, Beta Bionics, Inc. (the “Company”) received a warning letter (the “Warning Letter”) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) following inspection of the Company’s facility in Irvine, California that occurred from June 9, 2025 through June 26, 2025. In the Warning Letter, the FDA cited deficiencies in the response letters sent by the Company to the FDA following the FDA’s issuance of a Form 483, List of Investigational Observations (the “Form 483”), which was issued to the Company by the FDA in connection with the aforementioned inspection that took place in June 2025.

The Warning Letter highlights non-conformities observed by the FDA in relation to the Company’s Quality Management System, Medical Device Reporting, and Correction and Removals, which were previously communicated by the FDA in the Form 483. The Warning Letter does not restrict the Company’s ability to produce, market, manufacture or distribute products, nor restrict the Company’s ability to seek FDA 510(k) clearance of new products.

The Company takes the observations described in the Warning Letter seriously, and is currently preparing a written response to the Warning Letter. Several corrective actions have already occurred including improvements to the processes identified in the warning letter. Additional corrective actions may be identified and executed based upon feedback from the FDA provided in the Warning Letter. The Company intends to provide regular updates to the FDA in response to the Form 483 and Warning Letter. However, the Company cannot provide any assurances that the FDA will be satisfied with its response or as to the expected date of the resolution of the matters included in the Warning Letter. Until the deficiencies cited in the Warning Letter are resolved to the FDA’s satisfaction, additional legal or regulatory action may be taken without further notice.

The Company does not expect the Warning Letter to materially impact the Company’s previously disclosed guidance that it expects to launch the commercialization of Mint by the end of 2027.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: the Company’s guidance for Mint commercialization, the Company’s responses to and interactions with the FDA, the corrective actions resulting from the Warning Letter and the impact of any further action by the FDA. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “may,” “goal,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements necessarily contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including business, regulatory, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties about the Company. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the events or circumstances referred to in the forward-looking statements may not occur. The actual results may vary from the anticipated results and the variations may be material. Other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results to differ from current expectations are discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this Current Report on Form 8-K is given. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Beta Bionics, Inc.
	By:	/s/ Sean Saint
		Sean Saint
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: January 30, 2026

FAQ

What did Beta Bionics (BBNX) disclose about the FDA warning letter?

Beta Bionics disclosed that it received an FDA warning letter on January 29, 2026 after a June 2025 inspection. The letter cites deficiencies in the company’s responses to a Form 483 and non-conformities in its quality system, medical device reporting, and correction and removal processes.

Does the FDA warning letter limit Beta Bionics’ current operations?

The company states the warning letter does not restrict its ability to produce, market, manufacture, or distribute products. It also does not limit Beta Bionics’ ability to seek FDA 510(k) clearance of new products, although further regulatory action remains possible if deficiencies are not resolved.

How is Beta Bionics responding to the FDA warning letter?

Beta Bionics is preparing a written response to the warning letter and has already implemented several corrective actions, including process improvements. The company expects to identify and execute additional corrective actions based on FDA feedback and intends to provide regular updates to the FDA on its remediation efforts.

Could the FDA take further action against Beta Bionics after this warning letter?

The company notes it cannot assure that the FDA will be satisfied with its responses or when issues will be resolved. Until deficiencies cited in the warning letter are corrected to the FDA’s satisfaction, additional legal or regulatory action may be taken without further notice.

How does the FDA warning letter affect Beta Bionics’ Mint commercialization timeline?

Beta Bionics states it does not expect the warning letter to materially impact its previously disclosed guidance. The company continues to expect to launch the commercialization of Mint by the end of 2027, assuming successful resolution of FDA concerns and continued regulatory progress.

What areas of compliance did the FDA identify as problematic at Beta Bionics?

The FDA’s warning letter highlights non-conformities in Beta Bionics’ Quality Management System, Medical Device Reporting, and Correction and Removals. These issues were first raised in a Form 483 after the June 2025 inspection and relate to how the company manages product quality, safety reporting, and field actions.