Vivasure Medical Appoints Robert (Chip) Hance to Company’s Board of Directors

25-Year Medical Device Veteran Brings Deep Industry, Commercialization Experience

Galway, Ireland — Vivasure Medical™, a company developing a novel bioabsorbable technology for percutaneous vessel closure, today announced the appointment of Robert (Chip) Hance to the company’s board of directors. 

Hance is a 25-year veteran of the medical device industry. He is the former CEO of Creganna Medical, a private equity-backed Ireland-based supplier to the minimally invasive medical device industry, which was recently acquired by TE Connectivity. Previously, he served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in multiple executive roles at Abbott including president of Abbott Vascular, president of Abbott Diabetes Care, president of Vascular Devices and divisional vice president of Abbott Diagnostics in Europe.

“I can think of no one better suited than Chip to help lead Vivasure to the next stage in its evolution,” said Gerard Brett, co-founder and CEO of Vivasure Medical. “Chip is a highly respected leader who has done much to advance innovation in our industry and to improve healthcare outcomes for patients around the world. We look forward to working closely with him as we further our mission of developing novel bioabsorbable technologies for percutaneous vessel closure.”

Hance’s appointment follows the recent completion of Vivasure’s Series C financing of €16.2M ($18.3M) to support European commercialization of the company’s PerQseal™ technology and to advance execution of a FDA regulatory study.

“I look forward to joining the Board as Vivasure advances its progress toward European market expansion and securing U.S. approval and commercialization of the company’s first product,” said Hance. “Vivasure’s closure device meets an important and growing clinical need and I am excited about the potential of this innovative technology to improve arteriotomy closure outcomes for patients.”

“On behalf of the entire Board and Vivasure’s investors, we are pleased to welcome Chip to the company’s Board of Directors,” said Bernard Collins, chairman of Vivasure’s Board of Directors. “His guidance will be invaluable as Vivasure moves toward this next stage of accelerated growth and opportunity.”

The Vivasure Closure Device is the first product from the company’s PerQseal™ technology platform, and is the only approved fully bioabsorbable, sutureless and entirely synthetic option to close large-bore arteriotomies that result from percutaneous transcatheter procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). The device has been successfully evaluated in clinical studies, with patients treated in four European countries, achieving 97 percent device technical success with no major device-related complications. Long-term follow-up data has been collected to 12 months post-procedure, and CE Mark was received in January 2016. The global market for large arteriotomy closure devices is growing rapidly and is expected to be more than $500 million by 2021.

Hance holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

 

About Vivasure Medical    

Based in Galway, Ireland, Vivasure Medical has developed a patented bioabsorbable implant platform technology for applications in vessel closure. Its first product from this PerQseal platform features a bioabsorbable implant and percutaneous delivery system, designed to close large arteriotomies. For more information visit www.vivasuremedical.com

 

Mainstay Medical Announces Additional U.S. Patent Issued

Mainstay Medical International plc ("Mainstay" or the "Company", Euronext Paris: MSTY.PA and ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange: MSTY.IE), a medical device company focused on bringing to market ReActiv8®, an implantable neurostimulation system to treat disabling Chronic Low Back Pain ("CLBP"), today announced the issuance of a new U.S. Patent, which strengthens its intellectual property portfolio.

  • U.S. Patent No. 9,474,906 "Systems and Methods for Restoring Muscle Function to the Lumbar Spine"

Corresponding applications have been made in other countries. Mainstay continues to add to its portfolio of issued patents and pending applications.
 
Peter Crosby, CEO of Mainstay, commented: "This new U.S. patent bolsters our growing intellectual property portfolio, which now includes eight issued U.S. patents. We are proud of the continued development of the intellectual property underpinning ReActiv8, a medical device which offers a new approach to the treatment of CLBP, addressing cause and not simply symptoms."

ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting muscles which stabilize the lumbar spine. Activation of these muscles to restore functional stability has been shown to facilitate recovery from CLBP. Mainstay received CE Marking for ReActiv8 in May 2016 based on positive results from the ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial that demonstrated a clinically important, statistically significant and lasting improvement in pain, disability and quality of life in people with disabling CLBP and few other treatment options.

The ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is intended to gather data in support of an application for pre-market approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the first subject in the Clinical Trial was implanted with ReActiv8 in October 2016.

 

About Mainstay
Mainstay is a medical device company focused on bringing to market an innovative implantable neurostimulation system, ReActiv8®, for people with disabling Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). The Company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It has subsidiaries operating in Ireland, the United States, Australia and Germany, and its ordinary shares are admitted to trading on Euronext Paris (MSTY.PA) and the ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange (MSTY.IE).

 

About Chronic Low Back Pain
One of the recognised root causes of CLBP is impaired control by the nervous system of the muscles that dynamically stabilise the spine in the low back, and an unstable spine can lead to back pain. ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting these muscles and thereby help to restore muscle control and improve dynamic spine stability, allowing the body to recover from CLBP.

People with CLBP usually have a greatly reduced quality of life and score significantly higher on scales for pain, disability, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Their pain and disability can persist despite the best available medical treatments, and only a small percentage of cases result from an identified pathological condition or anatomical defect that may be correctable with spine surgery. Their ability to work or be productive is seriously affected by the condition and the resulting days lost from work, disability benefits and health resource utilisation put a significant burden on individuals, families, communities, industry and governments.

Further information can be found at www.mainstay-medical.com

 

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Opsona Therapeutics Ltd. receives orphan designation for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with OPN-305, a first-in-class monoclonal antibody that blocks Toll-Like Receptor 2

Dublin, Ireland – Opsona Therapeutics Ltd (‘Opsona’), the innate immune drug and development company focused on novel therapeutic approaches to treat oncology, autoimmune and other inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has received orphan drug designation (ODD) from United States Food and Drug Administration for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

Myelodysplastic syndromes are a complex and heterogeneous group of bone marrow failure disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis, and poor prognosis. There is an urgent need for the development of novel therapies in the treatment of MDS which can delay progression, improve patient survival and quality of life, and which have fewer adverse effects.

OPN-305 is a novel proprietary humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody (MAb) against Toll-Like Receptor 2 (TLR2), a key target within the innate immune system.

Evaluation of OPN-305 in MDS is the first of a range of oncology indications that the company is exploring with its leading drug in development, OPN-305. A study in patients with lower risk MDS who have failed hypomethylating agents is ongoing in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston USA. Opsona believes that OPN-305 has the potential to be first and best-in-class while also providing a novel treatment option for a wide variety of oncology, autoimmune and other inflammatory diseases.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Mary Reilly, VP Pharmaceutical Development and Operations at Opsona Therapeutics, said: “We are pleased to receive FDA Orphan Drug Designation for OPN-305 in MDS. This is an important regulatory milestone for the company and a significant step forward in our clinical development of OPN-305 targeting this rare disease associated with an unmet medical need for safe and effective therapeutics."

 

For further information, please contact:

Mary Reilly (VP Pharmaceutical Development and Operations) or Martin Welschof (CEO), telephone: + 353 16770223, e-mail: MReilly@opsona.com, mwelschof@opsona.com
Or
Jim Devlin, FTI Consulting, e. jim.devlin@fticonsulting.com ; d. +353 (0)1 6633600; m. +353 (0)87 2631057
 


About Opsona Therapeutics

Opsona is a leading immunology drug development company, focused on novel therapeutic approaches to key targets of the innate immune system associated with a wide range of major human diseases, including cancer, autoimmune and other inflammatory diseases. The company was founded in 2004 by three world-renowned immunologists at Trinity College, Dublin. Opsona has a strong international investor consortium including: Amgen Ventures, BB Biotech Ventures, EMBL Ventures, Enterprise Ireland, Fountain Healthcare Partners, Inventages Venture Capital, Novartis Venture Fund, Omnes Capital, Roche Venture Fund, Seroba Life Sciences, Shire and Sunstone Capital

First Subject Implanted in Mainstay Medical's ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain

Trial to gather data in support of an application for US pre-market approval (PMA)

 

Dublin - Ireland - Mainstay Medical International plc ("Mainstay" or the "Company", Euronext Paris: MSTY.PA and ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange: MSTY.IE), a medical device company focused on bringing to market ReActiv8®, an implantable neurostimulation system to treat disabling Chronic Low Back Pain ("CLBP"), announces that the first subject in the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial (the "Clinical Trial") has been implanted with ReActiv8.

The first subject was implanted at the Monash House Private Hospital in Melbourne, Australia by Dr. Bruce Mitchell, a sports and interventional pain physician.

Dr. Mitchell commented: "Following our positive experience in the ReActiv8-A trial, we are very excited to be part of this pivotal trial to support a PMA in the US. Many of our patients have been suffering from chronic low back pain for years and have exhausted all available treatment options. ReActiv8 allows us to offer them a new, unique approach which addresses the cause of pain rather than just the symptoms."

The ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is intended to gather data in support of an application for pre-market approval (PMA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a key step towards commercialization of ReActiv8 in the US.

As the Clinical Trial progresses, the information at https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02577354 will be updated.

ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting muscles which stabilize the lumbar spine. Activation of these muscles to restore functional stability has been shown to facilitate recovery from CLBP. Mainstay received CE Marking for ReActiv8 in May 2016 based on positive results from the ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial that demonstrated a clinically important, statistically significant and lasting improvement in pain, disability and quality of life in people with disabling CLBP and few other options.[1]

Peter Crosby, CEO of Mainstay, commented: "The implant of the first subject in the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial represents further significant progress for Mainstay. During a year in which we have obtained CE Mark for ReActiv8, triggering the start of European commercialization activities, and raised €30m of new capital in June, the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial provides further traction for our route to market in the US."


ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial

The ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is an international, multi-center, prospective randomized sham controlled blinded trial with one-way crossover, conducted under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE). The statistical design of the Clinical Trial requires data from the pivotal cohort of 128 randomized subjects at the 120-day primary outcome assessment visit.

The primary efficacy endpoint of the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is a comparison of responder rates between the treatment and control arms. The Clinical Trial will be considered a success if there is a statistically significant difference in responder rates between the treatment and control arms. The Clinical Trial, if successful, will provide Level 1 Evidence of efficacy of ReActiv8, which may be used to support applications for favourable reimbursement in the US. Evidence from the ReActiv8-B Trial will also be used to support market development activities worldwide.

Based on experience with enrolment in the ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial, it is estimated that full enrolment in the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial will take 12 to 18 months from first enrolment, with results anticipated to be available approximately six months following full enrolment.

CAUTION - in the United States, ReActiv8 is limited by federal law to investigational use only.

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[1]    Please refer to the Company's web site for the Press Release of 20 September 2016 with details of results of the ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial and follow-up data after a one-year period.


 

About Mainstay
Mainstay is a medical device company focused on bringing to market an innovative implantable neurostimulation system, ReActiv8®, for people with disabling Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). The Company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It has subsidiaries operating in Ireland, the United States, Australia and Germany, and its ordinary shares are admitted to trading on Euronext Paris (MSTY.PA) and the ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange (MSTY.IE).

 

About the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial
The ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is an international, multi-center, prospective randomized sham controlled blinded trial with one-way crossover conducted under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE). The ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is designed to generate data to form part of the Pre-Market Approval Application (PMAA) of ReActiv8 to the FDA. Further details can be found at https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02577354

 

About Chronic Low Back Pain
One of the recognised root causes of CLBP is impaired control by the nervous system of the muscles that dynamically stabilise the spine in the low back, and an unstable spine can lead to back pain. ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting these muscles and thereby help to restore muscle control and improve dynamic spine stability, allowing the body to recover from CLBP.

People with CLBP usually have a greatly reduced quality of life and score significantly higher on scales for pain, disability, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Their pain and disability can persist despite the best available medical treatments, and only a small percentage of cases result from an identified pathological condition or anatomical defect that may be correctable with spine surgery. Their ability to work or be productive is seriously affected by the condition and the resulting days lost from work, disability benefits and health resource utilisation put a significant burden on individuals, families, communities, industry and governments.

Further information can be found at www.mainstay-medical.com

 

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Mainstay Medical Announces Half Year Financial Results

Mainstay Medical International plc (“Mainstay”, “We” or the “Company”, Euronext Paris: MSTY.PA and ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange: MSTY.IE), a medical device company focused on bringing to market ReActiv8®, an implantable neurostimulation system to treat disabling Chronic Low Back Pain (“CLBP”), today announces the publication of its report for the Half Year ended 30 June 2016.

 

Highlights

  • On 14 September 2016, Mainstay announced the enrollment of the first subject in the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial. The purpose of the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is to gather data in support of an application for pre-market approval (“PMA”) from the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), a key step towards commercialization of ReActiv8 in the US. The Clinical Trial, if successful, will provide Level 1 Evidence of efficacy of ReActiv8, which may be used to support applications for favorable reimbursement in the USA. In addition, evidence from the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial will be used to support market development activities worldwide.
  • On 25 May 2016, Mainstay announced the receipt of CE Marking approval for ReActiv8. The CE Marking approval is based on positive results from the ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial which demonstrated clinically important, statistically significant and lasting improvement in pain, disability and quality of life in people with disabling chronic low back pain and few other treatment options. On 20 September 2016 we announced the one-year results from the ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial, which showed long term sustained performance.
  • Our commercial launch of ReActiv8 is focused on Germany. We aim to drive adoption of ReActiv8 in a select number of hospitals with a large population of patients with chronic low back pain and with a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. Our initial customers in Germany (neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons) have been trained, contract negotiations are well under way, and ethics committee submissions have been made for the ReActiv8-C Registry. We have recruited a direct sales force, which is supported by our team of experienced field clinical specialists. As we gain experience and momentum, we will expand our commercialization efforts to other countries and centers.
  • On 17 June 2016, Mainstay announced the completion of a private placement of €30 million (approximately $33.7 million) through a placement of 2,307,694 new ordinary shares with new and existing shareholders.
  • In February 2016, a new US Patent was issued bringing the total number of issued US Patents in the Mainstay portfolio to seven.
  • Operating expenses were $8.0 million ($6.3 million in 1H15) and the increase was primarily driven by expansion of our team, preparation for the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial and preparation for our commercial launch.
  • Cash on hand at 30 June was $42.8 million and operating cash out flows for the period were $7.5 million.

 

About Mainstay

Mainstay is a medical device company focused on bringing to market an innovative implantable neurostimulation system, ReActiv8®, for people with disabling Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). The Company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It has subsidiaries operating in Ireland, the United States, Australia and Germany, and its ordinary shares are admitted to trading on Euronext Paris (MSTY.PA) and the ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange (MSTY.IE).

CAUTION – in the United States, ReActiv8 is limited by federal law to investigational use only.

 

About the ReActiv8-C Registry

The ReActiv8-C Registry is an international, multi-center, data collection registry. All patients who will be implanted with ReActiv8 during commercialization will be invited to enroll in the ReActiv8-C Registry until the target enrollment numbers have been reached. The purpose is to gather additional summary data on the long term performance of ReActiv8 in at least 50 patients.

 

About Chronic Low Back Pain

One of the recognized root causes of CLBP is impaired control by the nervous system of the muscles that dynamically stabilize the spine in the low back, and an unstable spine can lead to back pain. ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting these muscles and thereby help to restore muscle control and improve dynamic spine stability, allowing the body to recover from CLBP.

People with CLBP usually have a greatly reduced quality of life and score significantly higher on scales for pain, disability, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Their pain and disability can persist despite the best available medical treatments, and only a small percentage of cases result from an identified pathological condition or anatomical defect that may be correctable with spine surgery. Their ability to work or be productive is seriously affected by the condition and the resulting days lost from work, disability benefits and health resource utilization put a significant burden on individuals, families, communities, industry and governments.

Further information can be found at www.mainstay-medical.com

Mainstay Medical International plc: ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial – Sustained Performance at One Year

One-year data confirm clinically important, statistically significant, and lasting improvement in pain, disability and quality of life for people with Chronic Low Back Pain and limited treatment options

 

Mainstay Medical International plc (“Mainstay” or the “Company”, Euronext Paris: MSTY.PA and ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange: MSTY.IE), a medical device company focused on bringing to market ReActiv8®, an implantable neurostimulation system to treat disabling Chronic Low Back Pain (“CLBP”), today announced the one-year results from the ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial, an international, multi-centre, prospective, single arm trial for ReActiv8 in people with disabling CLBP and few other treatment options.1

The one-year results show sustained performance in the ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial at the one-year follow-up with a clinically important, statistically significant and lasting improvement in the study’s key endpoints for pain2 (NRS), disability3 (ODI) and quality of life4 (EQ-5D).

Peter Crosby, CEO of Mainstay, said: “We are very encouraged to see such strong and lasting benefits in this difficult to treat population. After one year of ReActiv8 treatment, 88% of subjects reported a clinically important improvement in one or more of the study endpoints, 81% were satisfied or very satisfied with the treatment and the majority continued to use the ReActiv8 treatment.”

The results presented are based on data from the first 47 subjects implanted in the ReActiv8-A Trial of whom 46 have completed the 90-day follow-up, 45 the 180-day follow-up and 41 the one-year follow-up.

To facilitate future comparison of results in the ReActiv8-A and the ReActiv8-B trial, all outcomes are presented relative to the data collected at the enrolment visit.

Results for all subjects at 90 days, 180 days and 1 year respectively are:

  • 93%, 87% and 88% with clinically important improvement in one or more of the study’s key endpoints.
  • 63%, 58% and 56% with clinically important improvement in low back pain NRS on the day.
  • 50%, 53% and 59% with clinically important improvement in ODI.
  • 89%, 82% and 80% with clinically important improvement in EQ-5D.
  • 61%, 67% and 62% reported>50% pain relief.
  • 89%, 84% and 81% were satisfied with ReActiv8 treatment.

The results for EQ-5D and ODI previously announced were relative to data collected at the pre-implant visit to 90 days and 180 days and were:

  • 57% and 60% with clinically important improvement in ODI.
  • 67% and 73% with clinically important improvement in EQ-5D.

Adverse Events (AEs) incidence and type were comparable to AEs in clinical trials reported for other neurostimulation devices, with no unanticipated AEs and no serious AEs related to the device, therapy or procedure.

  • The observed lead migration incidence (<1%) demonstrates that the ReActiv8 lead mitigates the risk of lead migration identified with commercially available neurostimulation leads in the earlier Feasibility Trial.
  • The Company previously announced a modification of the implant surgical approach to mitigate the risk of conductor fractures inside the lead, which had been observed in the ReActiv8-A Trial at that time. To date, no subject implanted with the currently used midline approach has required lead revision surgery.

Subjects continue to be enrolled in the ReActiv8-A Trial as part of a Post Market Clinical Follow Up to gather additional data on performance and safety.

ReActiv8 is for treatment of people who suffer from CLBP, have attempted most or all available treatment options, and are not candidates for back surgery or spinal cord stimulation. ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting muscles which stabilize the lumbar spine. Activation of these muscles to restore functional stability has been shown to facilitate recovery from CLBP. Mainstay received CE Marking for ReActiv8 in May 2016 based on positive results from the ReActiv8-A clinical trial.

Further details can be found at https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01985230.

CAUTION – in the United States, ReActiv8 is limited by federal law to investigational use only.

 

About Mainstay

Mainstay is a medical device company focused on bringing to market an innovative implantable neurostimulation system, ReActiv8®, for people with disabling Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). The Company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It has subsidiaries operating in Ireland, the United States, Australia and Germany, and its ordinary shares are admitted to trading on Euronext Paris (MSTY.PA) and the ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange (MSTY.IE).

CAUTION – in the United States, ReActiv8 is limited by federal law to investigational use only.

 

About Chronic Low Back Pain

One of the recognised root causes of CLBP is impaired control by the nervous system of the muscles that dynamically stabilise the spine in the low back, and an unstable spine can lead to back pain. ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting these muscles and thereby help to restore muscle control and improve dynamic spine stability, allowing the body to recover from CLBP.

People with CLBP usually have a greatly reduced quality of life and score significantly higher on scales for pain, disability, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Their pain and disability can persist despite the best available medical treatments, and only a small percentage of cases result from an identified pathological condition or anatomical defect that may be correctable with spine surgery. Their ability to work or be productive is seriously affected by the condition and the resulting days lost from work, disability benefits and health resource utilisation put a significant burden on individuals, families, communities, industry and governments.

Further information can be found at www.mainstay-medical.com

 

Forward looking statements

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By their nature, forward looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. Forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and the actual results of the Company’s operations, and the development of its main product, the markets and the industry in which the Company operates, may differ materially from those described in, or suggested by, the forward looking statements contained in this announcement. In addition, even if the Company’s results of operations, financial position and growth, and the development of its main product and the markets and the industry in which the Company operates, are consistent with the forward looking statements contained in this announcement, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. A number of factors could cause results and developments of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward looking statements including, without limitation, the successful launch and commercialisation of ReActiv8, the progress and success of the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial, general economic and business conditions, the global medical device market conditions, industry trends, competition, changes in law or regulation, changes in taxation regimes, the availability and cost of capital, the time required to commence and complete clinical trials, the time and process required to obtain regulatory approvals, currency fluctuations, changes in its business strategy, political and economic uncertainty. The forward-looking statements herein speak only at the date of this announcement.

1 Please refer to the Company’s web site for the Press Release of 4 December 2015 with details of results of the ReActiv8-A Trial

2 Dworkin, R. H., Turk, D. C., Wyrwich, K. W., Beaton, D., Cleeland, C. S., Farrar, J. T., Zavisic, S. (2008). Interpreting the clinical importance of treatment outcomes in chronic pain clinical Trials: IMMPACT recommendations. The Journal of Pain: Official Journal of the American Pain Society, 9(2), 105–21.

3 Ostelo, R. W. J. G., Deyo, R. A., Stratford, P., Waddell, G., Croft, P., Von Korff, M., … de Vet, H. C. W. (2008). Interpreting change scores for pain and functional status in low back pain: towards international consensus regarding minimal important change. Spine, 33(1), 90–4.

4 Soer, R., Reneman, M. F., Speijer, B. L. G. N., Coppes, M. H., & Vroomen, P. C. A. J. (2012). Clinimetric properties of the EuroQol-5D in patients with Chronic Low Back Pain. Spine Journal, 12(11), 1035–1039.

 

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Mainstay Medical's ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Enrolls First Subject

Trial to gather data in support of an application for US pre-market approval (PMA)


 Dublin - Ireland, 14 September 2016 - Mainstay Medical International plc ("Mainstay" or the "Company", Euronext Paris: MSTY.PA and ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange: MSTY.IE), a medical device company focused on bringing to market ReActiv8®, an implantable neurostimulation system to treat disabling Chronic Low Back Pain ("CLBP"), announces the enrolment of the first subject in the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial ("the Clinical Trial"), which is intended to gather data in support of an application for pre-market approval (PMA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a key step towards commercialization of ReActiv8 in the US.
 
The first subject was enrolled at the Genesis Research Services center in Newcastle, NSW, Australia by Dr. Marc Russo, and if all eligibility criteria are met, will be implanted with ReActiv8 within a few weeks. As more investigational sites are activated, the information at https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02577354 will be updated.
 
ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting muscles which stabilize the lumbar spine. Activation of these muscles to restore functional stability has been shown to facilitate recovery from CLBP. Mainstay received CE Marking for ReActiv8 in May 2016 based on positive results from the ReActiv8-A clinical trial which demonstrated a clinically important, statistically significant and lasting improvement in pain, disability and quality of life in people with disabling Chronic Low Back Pain and few other options.
 
Dr Chris Gilligan, Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine and Co-Director of the Spine Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, and Principal Investigator for the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial said: "Chronic Low Back Pain is a major global challenge and many patients have been suffering from the condition for many years and are left with few treatment options. ReActiv8 offers a unique new approach which addresses cause and not simply symptoms. We look forward to gathering the clinical evidence required for Mainstay to make an application for PMA approval which would make ReActiv8 also commercially available to patients in the US."
 
Peter Crosby, CEO of Mainstay, commented: "The enrolment of the first subject in the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is yet another significant step for Mainstay this year following the CE Marking for ReActiv8 in May, triggering the start of commercialization activities in our first European market, Germany, and the raising of €30m new capital in June."
 
 

ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial
The ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is an international, multi-center, prospective randomized sham controlled blinded trial with one-way crossover, conducted under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE). The statistical design of the Clinical Trial requires data from the pivotal cohort of 128 randomized subjects at the 120-day primary outcome assessment visit.
 
The primary efficacy endpoint of the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is a comparison of responder rates between the treatment and control arms. The Clinical Trial will be considered a success if there is a statistically significant difference in responder rates between the treatment and control arms. The Clinical Trial, if successful, will provide what is referred to as Level 1 Evidence of safety and efficacy of ReActiv8, which may be used to support applications for favourable reimbursement in the USA. Evidence from the ReActiv8-B Trial will also be used to support market development activities worldwide.
 
Based on experience with enrolment in the ReActiv8-A Clinical Trial, it is estimated that full enrolment of the pivotal cohort in the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial will take 12 to 18 months, with results anticipated to be available approximately six months following full enrolment.
 
Further details can be found at https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02577354.
 
CAUTION - in the United States, ReActiv8 is limited by federal law to investigational use only.
 
 

About Mainstay
Mainstay is a medical device company focused on bringing to market an innovative implantable neurostimulation system, ReActiv8®, for people with disabling Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). The Company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It has subsidiaries operating in Ireland, the United States, Australia and Germany, and its ordinary shares are admitted to trading on Euronext Paris (MSTY.PA) and the ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange (MSTY.IE).
 
 

About the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial
The ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is an international, multi-center, prospective randomized sham controlled blinded trial with one-way crossover conducted under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE). The ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial is designed to generate data to form part of the Pre-Market Approval Application (PMAA) of ReActiv8 to the FDA. Further details can be found at https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02577354
 
 

About Chronic Low Back Pain
One of the recognised root causes of CLBP is impaired control by the nervous system of the muscles that dynamically stabilise the spine in the low back, and an unstable spine can lead to back pain. ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting these muscles and thereby help to restore muscle control and improve dynamic spine stability, allowing the body to recover from CLBP.

People with CLBP usually have a greatly reduced quality of life and score significantly higher on scales for pain, disability, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Their pain and disability can persist despite the best available medical treatments, and only a small percentage of cases result from an identified pathological condition or anatomical defect that may be correctable with spine surgery. Their ability to work or be productive is seriously affected by the condition and the resulting days lost from work, disability benefits and health resource utilisation put a significant burden on individuals, families, communities, industry and governments.
 
Further information can be found at www.mainstay medical.com

 

Inflazome closes a $17m Series A round from Novartis Venture Fund and Fountain Healthcare Partners to develop treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases

September 12, 2016 -- Dublin, Ireland -- Inflazome (inflazome.com) has successfully closed a Series A financing round for up to USD$17 million / €15 million. Two leading life sciences venture capital firms, Novartis Venture Funds and Fountain Healthcare Partners, co-led the financing. 

Inflazome is developing inhibitors of the inflammasome, a compelling biological target that regulates our innate immune response, now associated with a wide variety of diseases. Following the closure of the financing round, Florent Gros (Managing Director of Novartis Venture Fund), and Dr Manus Rogan (Co-Founder and Managing Director at Fountain Healthcare Partners) joined the Board of Directors.

Commenting on the launch of Inflazome, Dr Matt Cooper, Co-Founder and CEO of Inflazome, stated “inflammasome activation is now implicated in many diseases driven by chronic inflammation, from Parkinson’s to Asthma.  These conditions are often inadequately treated by current therapies.  We want to help people with debilitating diseases facing limited or no treatment options.”

Prof. Luke O’Neill Co-Founder and CSO added, “animal models and clinical data suggests there is tremendous opportunity to stop the cycle of chronic inflammation in a range of diseases. We believe that targeting the inflammasome has tremendous potential for a wide range of inflammatory diseases where current treatments are inadequate.”

Dr Manus Rogan, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fountain Healthcare Partners said “Considering the breadth and depth of possible applications, the commercial potential for a successful small molecule inhibitor of this key target is clearly in the billions of dollars range.”

Florent Gros, Managing Director at Novartis Venture Fund said,  “We have searched extensively for inhibitors of the inflammasome. We are very excited by Inflazome's prospects; the company has outstanding assets, expertise and capabilities.”

 

About Inflazome

Utilizing the scientific expertise of our founders and advisors, Inflazome is leading the way in developing orally available drugs to address clinical unmet needs in inflammatory diseases by targeting the inflammasome, which is now thought to drive many chronic inflammatory conditions.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Inflazome was founded by leading academics Prof. Matt Cooper, The University of Queensland (Australia) and Prof. Luke O’Neill Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), following a highly productive joint collaboration. Joining the founding management team as VP of Business Development is experienced industry executive, Dr. Jeremy Skillington, formally of Genentech.

 

About Fountain Healthcare Partners

Fountain Healthcare Partners is a life science focused venture capital fund with €176 million ($200 million) under management. Within the life science sector, specific areas of interest to Fountain include specialty pharma, medical devices, biotechnology and diagnostics. The firm deploys the majority of its capital in Europe, with the balance in the United States. Fountain’s main office is in Dublin, Ireland, with a second office in New York. fh-partners.com

 

About The Novartis Venture Fund

The Novartis Venture Fund (NVF) manages over $700 million in committed capital. NVF invests in companies that have the potential to change a core therapeutic field or explore new business areas that will be critical to patient care. NVF’s primary interest is in the development of novel therapeutics and platforms as well as medical devices, diagnostics, and delivery systems. The Funds invest for financial objectives at all stages, but prefers to invest in the early-stages of company development. With investment professionals located in Basel, Switzerland and Cambridge, MA the team has extensive experience in pharmaceutical R&D and venture capital. nvfund.com

 

Founding investors are Fountain Healthcare Partners (Dublin, Ireland) and Novartis Venture Fund (Basel, Switzerland).

To learn more visit: www.inflazome.com

 

Contacts

Inflazome: Dr Jeremy Skillington | VP Business Development | j.skillington@inflazome.com

Media: Jonathan Neilan | F T I Consulting | jonathan.neilan@fticonsulting.com

Chrono Therapeutics Raises $47.6 Million in Series B Financing to Advance its Clinical Platform for Personalized Drug Therapy

Kaiser Permanente Ventures Leads Round

Hayward, CA – September 8, 2016 – Chrono Therapeutics, a pioneer in digital drug therapy and recent recipient of the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Award, today announced that it has closed a $47.6 million Series B financing. The round was led by Kaiser Permanente Ventures and included investments by Endeavour Vision, Xeraya Capital Labuan Ltd, Asahi Kasei, Emergent Medical Partners, Hikma Ventures, Cota Capital, and Mission Bay Capital.


Chrono will use the funding to advance the clinical development of its smoking cessation
platform and investigate other applications that can leverage its personalized drug therapy
platform. In association with the financing, Liz Rockett, Director of Kaiser Permanente Ventures, was named to Chrono Therapeutics’ board of directors. Existing investors including Canaan Partners, 5AM Ventures, Fountain Healthcare Partners, GE Ventures, and Mayo Clinic participated in the round.
 

“Chrono Therapeutics’ platform has the potential to more effectively address nicotine addiction, a leading cause of death and illness around the world and a significant public health challenge,” said Rockett. “According to the CDC, over forty percent of smokers try to quit each year, only a fraction of them succeed. We expect our investment to help Chrono achieve its mission to dramatically improve the tools that help people quit smoking.”
 

Chrono’s platform combines biologically-timed drug delivery, embedded sensor technology to monitor compliance, and connected and personalized behavior change support. The platform’s first application tackles smoking cessation. Timed delivery of medication may offer benefits for other indications, including opioid addiction, Parkinson’s disease, and pain management.
 

“We have made tremendous progress in developing our technology to help people quit smoking, one of the lowest cost ways to improve health and reduce healthcare costs,” said Alan Levy, Ph.D., chairman and CEO of Chrono. “This financing will bring us closer to commercializing our system for smoking cessation and also enable us to dive more deeply into other applications where we can make a major impact and save lives.”
 

Chrono’s wearable transdermal drug delivery device times nicotine delivery to when smokers have their strongest cravings. Studies show that 75% of all smokers reach for their first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up. The Chrono solution is designed to deliver the first dose of nicotine replacement therapy shortly before the smoker wakes up and to create a pattern of “peaks and troughs” of nicotine delivery throughout the rest of the day to ensure the smoker has more nicotine support when cravings are predicted to be strongest. In a recent clinical trial of adult male smokers, Chrono’s smoking cessation technology demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant reduction in nicotine cravings.
 

“Chrono’s technology is the first of its kind and holds the potential to significantly improve the way we provide an end-to-end patient-centered solution for those people struggling with addiction and chronic neurological diseases,” said Wende Hutton of Canaan Partners. “We welcome our new investors and look forward to the additional experience and perspective they will bring to Chrono. Kaiser Permanente Ventures’ insights into delivering value-based pharmaceutical offerings to managed care environments and Endeavour Vision’s experience in international markets will add significant value to this exciting company.”
 

About Chrono Therapeutics
Effective care of the most hard-to-treat conditions requires approaches beyond simply taking medicine. Chrono's team is developing a next generation transdermal drug delivery wearable that integrates biologically-timed drug delivery with personalized digital support to help people achieve optimal clinical outcomes and lifestyle improvements. Chrono's first application is in smoking cessation, enabling smokers to overcome the world's deadliest addiction. For more information, visit www.chronothera.com

Vivasure Medical Announces €16.2M ($18.3M) in Financing to Advance Commercialization of Closure Device in European Union and United States

Galway, Ireland —08 September, 2016 — Vivasure Medical™, a company developing a novel bioabsorbable technology for percutaneous vessel closure, today announced that the company has completed a Series C financing of €16.2M ($18.3M). The round was led by LSP (Life Sciences Partners) of The Netherlands, investing from its LSP Health Economics Fund, and co-led by Evonik Venture Capital (Germany), alongside Panakes Partners (Italy) with returning Series A and B investors led by Fountain Healthcare Partners, Ireland. 

The funding will support European commercialization of the company’s PerQseal™ technology to meet the growing demand for absorbable, percutaneous vessel closure products, as well as execution of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory study.
 
The Vivasure Closure Device is the first product from the company’s PerQseal™ technology platform, and is the only approved fully bioabsorbable, sutureless and entirely synthetic option to close large-bore arteriotomies that result from percutaneous transcatheter procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). The device has been successfully evaluated in clinical studies, with patients treated in four European countries, achieving 97 percent device technical success with no major device related complications. Long-term follow-up data has been collected to 12 months post-procedure, and CE Mark was received in January 2016. The global market for large arteriotomy closure devices is growing rapidly and is expected to be more than $500 million by 2021. 

“Patients with aortic valve stenosis, abdominal aortic aneurysms and other serious conditions are increasingly treated with minimally invasive percutaneous procedures,” said Gerard Brett, co-founder and CEO of Vivasure Medical. “The Vivasure closure device is designed to be easy to use, allowing the surgeon and interventional physician to provide a complete repair at the access site, without leaving metal implants, sutures, or exogenous tissue behind. Our goal is to facilitate improved therapeutic results for patients over the open-surgery alternative, faster recovery times, and cost savings for the healthcare system.”

“We are excited to support this innovative company and its vision of improving outcomes for patients as it moves into commercialization in the European Union and enters the United States,” said Anne Portwich, partner, LSP. “We look forward to working closely with Vivasure as the company continues to work toward gathering more data through clinical studies that will facilitate expansion of adoption in European markets and drive U.S. approval and commercialization of its first product.”

An arteriotomy is a puncture hole in a vessel in the groin that provides access to arteries for catheter-based procedures. The proprietary Vivasure closure device offers physicians an easy-to-use and fully percutaneous (through the skin) alternative to surgical cut-down and sutured repair via a 3- to 5- centimeter incision for large-bore arteriotomies.  

About Vivasure Medical
Based in Galway, Ireland, Vivasure Medical has developed a patented bioabsorbable implant platform technology for applications in vessel closure. Its first product from this PerQseal platform features a bioabsorbable implant and percutaneous delivery system, designed to close large arteriotomies. For more information visit www.vivasuremedical.com.

About LSP
LSP (Life Sciences Partners) is an independent European investment firm, providing financing for private and public life sciences companies. LSP’s mission is to connect investors to inventors, focusing on unmet medical needs. Since the late 1980s, LSP’s management has invested in about 100 innovative enterprises, many of which have grown to become leaders of the global life sciences industry. With over €1 billion of investment capital raised to date and offices in Amsterdam, Munich and Boston, LSP is one of Europe’s leading life sciences investors. The LSP Health Economics Fund invests in innovative products that can increase the quality of health care, while reducing the cost of care. For more information, please visit: www.lspvc.com.

About Evonik VC
Evonik in the context of its venture capital activities wants to invest in total €100 million in promising start-ups with innovative technologies and in leading, specialized venture capital funds. Regional focuses on Europe, the United States and Asia. Currently, Evonik holds stakes in nine start-ups and four funds. More information is available at http://venturing.evonik.com/.

About Panakes Partners
Panakès Partners is a Venture Capital investor that finances medical companies, early stage startup and SMEs, with extremely promising products and great ambition, in Europe and Israel, improving both patient outcomes and healthcare economics. Investments focus on the medical device, diagnostics and healthcare IT fields. Panakès Partners is headquartered in Milan, Italy. www.panakes.it. 

About Fountain Healthcare Partners
Fountain Healthcare Partners is a life science focused venture capital fund with €176 million ($200 million) under management. Within the life science sector, specific areas of interest to Fountain include specialty pharma, medical devices, biotechnology and diagnostics. The firm deploys the majority of its capital in Europe, with the balance in the United States. Fountain’s main office is in Dublin, Ireland, with a second office in New York. www.fh-partners.com.


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Neuravi Announces European Launch of EmboTrap II Stent Retriever for the Treatment of Acute Stroke

Advancements to Stent Retriever Platform Designed to Enhance Procedure

GALWAY, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neuravi, a company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes for stroke patients, today announced Conformité Européenne (CE) Mark approval and launch of the company’s newly available enhancements to the EmboTrap stent retriever platform, the EmboTrap® II Revascularization Device.

Adoption of endovascular stroke therapy procedures for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke continues to grow significantly following compelling data from multiple large-scale randomized trials last year. These trials confirmed the value of using stent retriever thrombectomy to rapidly clear occlusive clots from large cerebral vessels.

The novel EmboTrap was fully commercialized in Europe last year, and with the introduction of the EmboTrap II, Neuravi is bringing further innovation to the market. The new device leverages the EmboTrap platform design, engineered to trap and remove a variety of clot types and rapidly re-establish flow, with an integrated fragment protection zone. The EmboTrap II device is designed to address a broader range of clot lengths, with sizes that are deliverable through an 0.021” microcatheter.

“The EmboTrap platform has been a great addition to my clinical practice. In my first nine cases using the device, I was able to get TICI 2b-3 reperfusion in one pass. Now with the EmboTrap II, I’ve had comparably good results when treating longer occlusions,” said Christian Taschner, M.D., professor of Radiology, University of Freiburg, Germany. “In fact, in early evaluations of the EmboTrap II 5x33 at six centers, 16 of 17 cases resulted in TICI 2b-3 flow. The open design of the device helps trap clot inside and also makes it quite flexible, which is important when removing clot from the arteries of the brain.”

“Neuravi is committed to ongoing research to deepen our understanding of the science of clot and to find new ways to advance stroke therapy. As the company continues to gain new insights into clot-device interaction, that learning informs ongoing innovation. We believe this scientific approach not only improves our technology to make it better and easier to use for physicians, but will also maximize clinical benefits for patients,” said Eamon Brady, CEO of Neuravi. “We are extremely happy with the clinical reception to date of the EmboTrap II and look forward to offering the technology more broadly to physicians over the next few months.”

Neuravi will be introducing the system at the 8th annual Congress of the European Society of Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy in Nice, France, from September 8 to 10, 2016.

The EmboTrap and EmboTrap II revascularization devices are available in Europe to treat patients with acute ischemic stroke. The EmboTrap is currently available for investigational use only in the U.S. under the ARISE II clinical trial, an international clinical trial assessing safety and effectiveness in the United States and Europe. Data from the trial will support a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submission for approval to market the device in the United States.


About Neuravi

Neuravi designs, develops and manufactures innovative medical devices for the treatment of acute stroke. Through its investment in the Neuravi Thromboembolic Initiative (NTI), Neuravi supports collaboration between engineers, clinicians and researchers to deepen the understanding of clot and occlusion dynamics to improve patient outcomes in stroke. More information can be found at www.neuravi.com.

Contact
Neuravi
Nicole Osmer, 650-454-0504
nicole@nicoleosmer.com

 

 

Innocoll Holdings plc Announces Second Quarter 2016 Financial and Operating Results and Provides Corporate Update

ATHLONE, Ireland, Aug. 17, 2016 -- Innocoll Holdings plc (Nasdaq:INNL), a global, specialty pharmaceutical company with late stage development programs targeting areas of significant unmet medical needs, today announced financial and operating results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2016. Using our proprietary collagen-based technology platform, we manufacture and supply a range of biodegradable and fully bioresorbable pharmaceutical products and medical devices that are precision-engineered for targeted use.

“I am pleased that in the second quarter, we continued to make solid progress in advancing our clinical programs, delivering on important key milestones,” said Tony Zook, Chief Executive Officer of Innocoll. “XARACOLL achieved positive pivotal results in Phase 3 trials, and we are now preparing to submit an NDA to the FDA for the treatment of post-operative pain. Our second Phase 3 drug candidate COGENZIA, for the treatment of diabetic foot infections, completed enrollment of its two clinical trials in late June, with top-line data expected in the early fourth quarter of this year. We also advanced COLLAGUARD, for the prevention of surgical adhesions, into pre-IDE studies as planned. The expansion of our manufacturing facility in Saal, Germany, continues to make headway. The Government of Upper Bavaria has approved our new laboratories for use, and we expect to complete the construction phase of the Saal facility’s commercial manufacturing area this quarter. We have started to ramp up our commercial infrastructure as well by hiring additional talent with deep experience in launching successful pharmaceutical products. Our vision is to provide physicians and patients with innovative new therapeutic options developed from our technology platform, thus serving unmet medical needs while simultaneously increasing shareholder value, and we will continue to work hard on those commitments.”


Second Quarter 2016 and Recent Highlights

  • Announced positive pivotal data in two Phase 3 clinical trials for XARACOLL, which demonstrated highly statistically significant results as a long-acting anesthetic in the reduction of surgical pain following hernia repair. Full analysis of the data will be submitted for medical publication and to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through an NDA for the treatment of post-operative pain, by early 4Q 2016.
  • Completed enrollment in two Phase 3 clinical studies studying COGENZIA in diabetic foot infections. Top line data from these studies are anticipated in the early fourth quarter of this year, followed closely by an NDA submission if the data is positive. COGENZIA’s QIDP designation provides potential eligibility for Fast Track priority review.
  • Started non-clinical studies for COLLAGUARD, with data expected later this quarter. Assuming positive results and availability of resources, filing of an IDE package is expected to follow.
  • Received approval from Government of Upper Bavaria of new quality-controlled laboratories at Saal facility. On track to complete the construction phase of the commercial manufacturing area in the third quarter of 2016, with qualification / validation activities targeted for the fourth quarter of this year.  Activities initiated to prepare for pre-approval inspection by the FDA after submission of the XARACOLL NDA.
  • Continued to ramp up on commercial capabilities, including exceptional hires in Suzanne Delaney (formerly of GlaxoSmithKline) as Vice President of Sales and Ken Graham (formerly of Bayer) as Vice President of Managed Markets. Each brings nearly 25 years of pharmaceuticals sales and marketing experience from previous leadership roles, with successful launches of multiple widely recognized pharmaceutical brand drugs.
  • Strengthened our financial position through the additions of cash totaling approximately $49 million to the balance sheet in June. The drawdown of the second tranche from the European Investment Bank (EIB) added $11.2 million, following positive Phase 3 data for XARACOLL. In addition, Innocoll’s completion of a public offering of ordinary shares raised gross proceeds of approximately $40 million. At June 30, 2016, cash and equivalents totaled $53.8 million, compared to $22.7 million as of March 31, 2016. The company plans to manage its resources to extend the cash runway for at least a year and until after the anticipated XARACOLL NDA approval, the company’s priority, expected in the third quarter of 2017.


Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Net Loss Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders: Innocoll Holdings plc reported a net loss attributable to its ordinary shares of $12.8 million, or $0.53 per share of Innocoll Holdings plc, for the second quarter of 2016, compared to a loss of $27.6 million, or $1.24 per share of Innocoll Holdings plc, for the second quarter of 2015.

Non-GAAP diluted net loss excluding non-cash expense with respect to share-based compensation and fair value gains and losses on investor options was $15.1 million or $0.62 per share of Innocoll Holdings plc, for the second quarter of 2016, compared to a loss of $10.8 million or $0.49 per share of Innocoll Holdings plc, for the second quarter of 2015.

The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding increased from 22.3 million in the second quarter of 2015 to 24.4 million in the second quarter of 2016, primarily as a result of Innocoll Holdings plc’s follow-on public offering in the second quarter of 2016. The total number of shares outstanding as at June 30, 2016 was 29.7 million.

Revenues: Revenues were $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2016 as compared to $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2015. This increase was primarily due to an increase in sales to EUSA Pharma of CollatampG, our gentamicin implant for the treatment and prevention of post-surgical infection, following the stabilization of the EUSA Pharma business following the transfer from Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses were $10.6 million for the second quarter of 2016 as compared to $4.9 million for the second quarter of 2015. R&D expenses in the second quarter of 2016 included $9.6 million in external clinical research expenses, which was primarily driven by our Phase 3 COGENZIA efficacy trials and the conclusion of our Phase 3 XARACOLL efficacy trials. R&D expenses are expected to decrease significantly in the future as the company concludes the COGENZIA clinical studies and files the XARACOLL NDA.        

General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expenses were $6.0 million for the second quarter of 2016 as compared to $4.2 million for the second quarter of 2015. Excluding stock-based compensation charges, G&A expenses for the second quarter of 2016 were $3.9 million as compared to $3.4 million for the second quarter of 2015. The increase in G&A, excluding stock-based compensation, was primarily due to our continued infrastructure build out to support clinical programs and the initiation of our pre-commercialization investment.

Other Operating Income/(Expense): Other income was $4.3 million for the second quarter of 2016 as compared to other expense of $17.8 million for the second quarter of 2015. Other income in the second quarter consisted primarily of non-cash items due to the fair value income of investor options outstanding and foreign exchange gains, partially offset by interest on the company’s existing loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB). Other expense in the second quarter of 2015 consisted primarily of $15.9 million fair value expense of investor options outstanding and foreign exchange losses of $1.9 million.


Six Month 2016 Financial Results

Net Loss Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders: Innocoll Holdings plc reported a net loss attributable to its ordinary shareholders of $35.9 million, or $1.50 per share of Innocoll Holdings plc, for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to a loss of $34.0 million, or $1.60 per share of Innocoll Holdings plc for the six months ended June 30, 2015. 

Non-GAAP diluted loss excluding non-cash expense with respect to share-based compensation and fair value gains and losses on investor options was $36.3 million or $1.51 per share of Innocoll Holdings plc, for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to a loss of $13.1 million, or $0.62 per share of Innocoll Holdings plc, for the six months June 30, 2015. 

The weighted average number of Innocoll Holdings plc ordinary shares outstanding increased from 21.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015, to 24.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016, primarily as a result of Innocoll Holdings plc’s follow-on public offering in the second quarter of 2016. The total number of shares outstanding as at June 30, 2016 was 29.7 million.

Revenues: Revenues were $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to $1.3 million for six months ended June 30, 2015. This increase was primarily due to an increase in sales to EUSA Pharma of CollatampG, our gentamicin implant for the treatment and prevention of post-surgical infection, following the stabilization of the EUSA Pharma business following the transfer from Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Research and Development (R&D) Expenses:  R&D expenses were $25.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to $10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. R&D expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2016 included $23.6 million in external clinical research expenses, which was primarily due to ramp-up and completion of our Phase 3 XARACOLL efficacy trials and the ramp-up of our Phase 3 COGENZIA efficacy trials. R&D expenses are expected to decrease significantly in the future as the company concludes the COGENZIA clinical studies and files the XARACOLL NDA.

General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses:  G&A expenses were $13.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.  Excluding stock-based compensation charges, G&A expenses for the six months ended December 30 2016 were $9.4 million as compared to $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in G&A, excluding stock-based compensation, was primarily due to $2.2 million of one-off expenses related to the re-domiciliation of the company to Ireland, our continued infrastructure build out to support clinical programs, and the initiation of our pre-commercialization investment.

Other Operating Income/(Expense): Other income was $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to an expense of $14.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Other income in the six months ended June 30, 2016 consisted primarily of non-cash items due to the fair value income of investor options outstanding, partially offset by interest on the company’s existing loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB). Other expense in the six months ended June 30, 2015 consisted primarily of $19.1 million fair value expense of investor options outstanding, partially offset by foreign exchange gains of $4.6 million.


Cash Position

As of June 30, 2016, cash and cash equivalents totaled $53.8 million compared to $22.7 million as of March 31, 2016. The cash and cash equivalents position includes the $37.4 million net proceeds from the public equity follow-on and $11.2 million from the drawdown of the second tranche of the European Investment Bank loan.

We expect that our rate of expenses will decrease significantly following the completion of our pivotal studies for XARACOLL, as our clinical studies for COGENZIA come to a conclusion, and as we complete the expansion of our Saal, Germany manufacturing facility. We plan to manage our resources to extend the cash runway for at least a year and until after the anticipated XARACOLL NDA approval, expected in the third quarter of 2017.

For further financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, please refer to the financial statements appearing at the end of this release.


Conference Call

Innocoll management will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss second quarter financial results and provide a business update.

To participate in the conference call, please dial 877-407-4018 (domestic) or 201-689-8471 (international) and ask for the "Innocoll second quarter financial results conference call." A live webcast of the call can be accessed under "Events and Presentations" in the Investors section of the Company's website at www.innocoll.com.

An archived webcast recording and telephone replay will be available on the Innocoll website beginning approximately two hours after the call. To access the telephone replay, please dial 877-870-5176 for domestic callers or 858-384-5517 for international callers and entering the conference code: 89801826. The telephone replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 24, 2016.


About Innocoll Holdings plc

Innocoll is a global, specialty pharmaceutical company with late stage development programs that is dedicated to engineering better medicines to help patients get better. Our proprietary, biocompatible, and biodegradable collagen products are precision-engineered for targeted use. Applied locally to wound and/or surgery sites, they are designed to provide a range of benefits. The company's late stage product pipeline is focused on addressing a number of large unmet medical needs, including: XARACOLL for the treatment of postoperative pain; COGENZIA (INL-002), a gentamicin-collagen topical matrix for the adjuvant treatment of diabetic foot infections; and COLLAGUARD (INL-003), a barrier for the prevention of post-surgical adhesions.

Our currently approved products include: COLLAGUARD® (ex-US), COLLATAMP® G, SEPTOCOLL® E, REGENEPRO®, COLLACARE®, COLLEXA®, and ZORPREVA®, some of which are sold globally through strategic partnerships, including those with Takeda, EUSA Pharma, Biomet 3i and Biomet.  All of our native collagen products—from extraction/purification of type-1 collagen through final delivery form—are manufactured at our certified, integrated plant in Saal, Germany.

For more information, please visit www.innocoll.com.

CollaRx®, Collatamp®, COLLAGUARD®, Collieva®, CollaCare®, Collexa®, COGENZIA® LidoColl®, LiquiColl®, and XARACOLL® are registered trademarks, and CollaPress™, DermaSil™, Durieva™, and Zorpreva™ are trademarks of the company.


Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes certain numerical measures that are or may be considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under the SEC’s Regulation G. “GAAP” refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The reconciliations of such measures to the most comparable GAAP figures, in accordance with Regulation G, are included herein.

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Neuravi Selects Robert Colloton to Lead U.S Commercialization of Innovative Stent Retriever

Veteran Medtech Executive Brings Deep Neurovascular, Sales and Marketing Experience
 
Galway, Ireland — 25 July, 2016 — Neuravi, a company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes for stroke patients, today announced that Robert Colloton has joined the company’s senior management team as vice president of U.S. Sales and Marketing.
 
Colloton brings 25 years of experience in medical device sales and market development and branding expertise, with a deep understanding of the neurovascular market in particular. Most recently, he was vice president of Marketing and Sales at Revision Optics. Previously, he served as vice president of Global Sales and Marketing at Micrus Endovascular, where he built the sales team and grew the business to become a leading player in aneurysm therapy. He also held senior leadership positions in sales and marketing at VNUS Medical, TransVascular, Inc., and Cardiometrics. 
 
“We are excited to bring our unique stroke therapy to physicians in the United States. Enrollment in our ARISE II clinical study of the EmboTrap Revascularization Device is progressing ahead of our plan, so this is the right time for Neuravi to invest in building the leadership team for our U.S. program,” said Eamon Brady, CEO. “Bob truly understands this market and the needs of the neurointerventionalists, and he shares our passion for delivering value and striving for excellence. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Neuravi family.”    
 
“I’m eager to be re-entering the neurovascular market, especially at this exciting time of tremendous growth in acute ischemic stroke treatment,” said Colloton. “Neuravi is a dynamic, innovative company that made the gutsy decision early on to take the time to invest in understanding the science of the clots that cause strokes before developing a solution. I’m inspired by the dedication of the team, and I look forward to working with neurointerventionalists to help advance stroke treatment for patients in the U.S.”
 
The design of Neuravi’s EmboTrap® Revascularization Device is informed by extensive research on the wide range of different clot types that cause ischemic stroke. With this foundation of research, the EmboTrap platform is engineered to restore blood flow to the brain by retrieving and retaining clot with a proprietary dual-layer stent-like structure. The device’s integrated distal protection zone is designed to reduce the risk of clot fragmentation during retrieval, which could cause additional harm to the patient.

The ARISE II study is an international clinical trial assessing the safety and effectiveness of EmboTrap, and it will enroll 210 patients in up to 30 sites across the United States and Europe. Data from the trial will support a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submission for approval to market the device in the United States. 
 
Adoption of endovascular stroke therapy procedures is growing significantly since compelling data from multiple large-scale randomized trials last year confirmed the value of using stent-retriever thrombectomy to rapidly clear occlusive clot from large cerebral vessels.     
 
The EmboTrap Revascularization Device is available in Europe to treat patients with acute ischemic stroke. The EmboTrap is currently available for Investigational Use Only in the U.S. under the ARISE II clinical trial.
 
 

About Neuravi
Neuravi designs, develops and manufactures innovative medical devices for the treatment of acute stroke.  Through its investment in the Neuravi Thromboembolic Initiative (NTI), Neuravi supports collaboration between engineers, clinicians and researchers to deepen the understanding of clot and occlusion dynamics to improve patient outcomes in stroke. More information can be found at www.neuravi.com.
 
 

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Media Contact:
Nicole Osmer, +1 (650) 454-0504
nicole@nicoleosmer.com

Innocoll Holdings plc Announces the Completion of Enrollment in Two Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trials of COGENZIA for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections

ATHLONE, Ireland, June 23, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innocoll Holdings plc (INNL), a global, specialty pharmaceutical company with late stage development programs targeting areas of significant unmet medical need, today announced the completion of enrollment of patients in its two pivotal phase 3 trials, COACT-1 and COACT-2, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of COGENZIA (INL-002), a proprietary collagen matrix with gentamicin, in the treatment of diabetic foot infections (DFIs). The company anticipates announcing top line data from these studies in the third quarter or early fourth quarter of 2016, with an NDA submission with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) submission with the European Medicines Agency to follow if data are positive. COGENZIA’s QIDP designation provides potential eligibility for Fast Track designation and priority review by the FDA.

These two phase 3 trials are identical in design, with COACT-1 being conducted solely in the U.S. and COACT-2 in Europe, Australia, and the U.S. The primary endpoint is to demonstrate that for moderate and severe DFIs, COGENZIA as an adjunct to systemic antibiotics and standard wound care, improves the rate of clinical cure, which is evaluated by a clinician 10 days after completion of treatment.  Patients are followed for up to an additional 90 days to assess various secondary endpoints, including pathogen eradication, ulcer closure, safety, and health economic components such as reduced rates of hospitalizations and amputations. “We are excited to reach this key milestone, which brings us closer to our objective of developing COGENZIA to help cure diabetic foot infections. We believe that COGENZIA has the potential to fill a critical need for a more effective therapy. If the results are positive, we will have two products in commercialization by the end of 2017, subject to regulatory approvals. These results are a demonstration of the strength of our organization in delivering on our commitments,” said Tony Zook, Chief Executive Officer of Innocoll.

Last month, Innocoll reported positive phase 3 results for XARACOLL as a long-acting anesthetic in the reduction of post-operative pain and total opioid use in patients undergoing hernia repair. With Innocoll's recent financing activities, the company expects that available cash will extend through the anticipated NDA submission for XARACOLL and until its anticipated approval in the second half of 2017. Innocoll is now moving forward with the build-up of its pre-commercialization plans to be prepared to launch its proprietary products by the end of 2017.


About Innocoll Holdings plc

Innocoll is a global, commercial-stage, specialty pharmaceutical company that is dedicated to engineering better medicines to help patients get better. Our proprietary, biocompatible, and biodegradable collagen products are precision-engineered for targeted use. Applied locally to wound and/or surgery sites, they are designed to provide a range of benefits. The company's late stage product pipeline is focused on addressing a number of large unmet medical needs, including: XARACOLL for the treatment of postoperative pain; INL-002 (COGENZIA), a gentamicin-collagen topical matrix for the adjuvant treatment of diabetic foot infections; and INL-003, a barrier for the prevention of post-surgical adhesions.

Our current products include: COLLAGUARD®, COLLATAMP® G, SEPTOCOLL® E, REGENEPRO®, COLLACARE®, COLLEXA®, and ZORPREVA®, some of which are sold globally through strategic partnerships, including those with Takeda, EUSA Pharma, Biomet 3i and Biomet.  All of our native collagen products — from extraction/purification of type-1 collagen through final delivery form — are manufactured at our plant in Saal, Germany.

For more information, please visit www.innocoll.com.

CollaRx®, Collatamp®, COLLAGUARD®, Collieva®, CollaCare®, Collexa®, COGENZIA® LidoColl®, LiquiColl®, and XARACOLL® are registered trademarks, and CollaPress™, DermaSil™, Durieva™, and Zorpreva™ are trademarks of the company.


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Contact:

Corporate:
Pepe Carmona
Chief Financial Officer
(215) 983-3362
pcarmona@innocoll.com

Jeannie Sorenson, M.D.
Vice President, Investor Relations
(314) 458-7355
jsorenson@innocoll.com

Innocoll Holdings plc Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Ordinary Shares

ATHLONE, Ireland, June 16, 2016  -- Innocoll Holdings plc (Nasdaq:INNL), a global, specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company with late stage development programs targeting areas of significant unmet medical need, today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 5,725,000 ordinary shares at a price to the public of $7.00 per ordinary share, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $40.1 million.  All of the ordinary shares in the offering are being sold by Innocoll.  Certain of our officers and directors have agreed to purchase ordinary shares in the offering at the public offering price.  In addition, Innocoll has granted the underwriters of the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 858,750 ordinary shares in connection with the offering to cover over-allotments.  The offering is expected to close on June 22, 2016, subject to customary closing conditions.

Morgan Stanley is acting as lead book-running manager, Piper Jaffray & Co. is acting as joint book-running manager, Stifel is acting as lead manager, and FBR and Janney Montgomery Scott are acting as co-managers for the offering. 

The Company expects to receive net proceeds from the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other expenses payable by it, of approximately $37.0 million. 

The shares are being offered by the Company pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3, as amended, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").  A preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus related to the offering were filed with the SEC on June 13, 2016. The final prospectus supplement will be filed with the SEC.  When available, copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to this offering may also be obtained by contacting Morgan Stanley, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, or Piper Jaffray & Co., Attention: Prospectus Department, 800 Nicollet Mall, J12S03, Minneapolis, MN 55402, or by telephone at (800) 747-3924, or by email at prospectus@pjc.com, or by accessing the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

 

About Innocoll Holdings plc

Innocoll is a global, commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company. The company's late stage product candidate pipeline is focused on addressing a number of large unmet medical needs, including: XARACOLL for the treatment of postoperative pain; INL-002, a gentamicin-collagen topical matrix for the adjuvant treatment of diabetic foot infections; and INL-003, a barrier for the prevention of post-surgical adhesions.

 

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Corporate:
Pepe Carmona
Chief Financial Officer
(215) 983-3362
pcarmona@innocoll.com

Jeannie Sorenson, M.D.
Vice President, Investor Relations
(314) 458-7355
jsorenson@innocoll.com

Mainstay Medical Announces €30 million Fundraising

New Capital to Support European Commercialisation and US PMA Clinical Trial

Dublin, Ireland – 17 June 2016: Mainstay Medical International plc (“Mainstay” or the “Company”, Euronext Paris: MSTY.PA and ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange: MSTY.IE), a medical device company focused on bringing to market ReActiv8®, an implantable neurostimulation system to treat disabling Chronic Low Back Pain, announces today that it has raised gross proceeds of €30 million through a placement of 2,307,694 new ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.001 each in the Company (the “Placing Shares”) with new and existing shareholders (the “Placing”). 

The Placing Shares will be issued to selected institutional investors in Europe and in North America and a small number of individual investors in Europe (together, the “Placees”), at a price of €13.00 per share. KCK Ltd. (“KCK”) is participating as cornerstone investor in the Placing, subscribing for 1,153,846 Placing Shares, representing approximately 50% of the total number of Placing Shares, for an amount of approximately €15 million. KCK is a family investment fund that invests in a diverse set of industries, including medical technologies. 

Mainstay plans to use the net proceeds from the Placing: 

  •  to support European commercialization; 
  •  to conduct clinical trials including the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial to gather data in support of an application for pre-market approval (PMA) in the United States; and 
  •  for general corporate purposes. 

Peter Crosby, CEO of Mainstay, commented: “This fundraising will allow us to further progress towards our objectives of commercialisation of ReActiv8 in Europe and the United States, and help improve the lives of millions of people who suffer from chronic low back pain. We thank our existing investors for their continuing support, and we are proud to welcome KCK as the cornerstone investor for this fundraising, as well as several other new investors in Mainstay.” 

Mainstay received CE Marking for ReActiv8 on 24 May 2016, which enables commercialization of ReActiv8 in Europe. Mainstay will initially focus its sales and marketing efforts in Germany, where the Company has a direct sales force, supported by its team of experienced field clinical specialists and is working toward first commercial implant of ReActiv8. With new capital available, the Company will ramp up the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial, an international prospective randomized sham controlled one way crossover FDA approved clinical trial, which, if successful, will lead to a PMA application that will be filed with the FDA, a key step towards commercialization of ReActiv8 in the USA. 

In addition to the funds raised in this Placing, the Company had $10.4 million cash on hand at 31 May 2016. 

 

Additional information regarding the Placing

The Placing Shares will be issued immediately following the publication of this announcement. In addition to KCK, the Company’s existing long-term investors, Sofinnova Partners, Fountain Healthcare Partners and Capricorn Venture Partners, together with IPF Partners (which provided a debt facility to the Group in 2015) and several individual investors, are also participating in the Placing. 

The Company has agreed with KCK that it will have the right to nominate two additional non-executive directors of the Company (“Directors”) immediately following completion of the Placing, bringing the total number of Directors to nine. Accordingly, Mr. Nael Karim Kassar and Mr. Greg Garfield will be appointed as Directors today immediately following completion of the Placing. 

The Placing Shares, when issued, will represent an increase of approximately 54% from the Company's existing issued ordinary share capital. Following issuance of the Placing Shares, the Company’s issued share capital will consist of 6,607,000 ordinary shares of €0.001 each (“Ordinary Shares”) (which carry voting rights) and 40,000 deferred shares with a nominal value of €1.00 each (which do not carry voting rights). Therefore, the figure that should be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their holdings of voting rights, or a change to their holdings of voting rights, over the Ordinary Shares of the Company under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 of Ireland, as amended and the Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland is 6,607,000. 

The Placing Shares, when issued, will be fully paid and rank pari passu in all respects with the existing issued Ordinary Shares, except that the Placing Shares will not be admitted to trading on Euronext Paris or the Enterprise Securities Market (“ESM”) of the Irish Stock Exchange plc (“Admission”) until the Company has published a prospectus that is required to effect the admission to trading of the Placing Shares on Euronext Paris in accordance with Directive 2003/71/EC, as amended. The Company expects to publish that prospectus (which requires approval by the Central Bank of Ireland and which will be “passported” into France), and that Admission will occur, by 15 September 2016. Under the terms of the subscription agreements with relevant Placees, the Company has agreed that if Admission does not occur by 120 days after the issuance of the Placing Shares, then for all or part of one or more of the consecutive 30 day periods following that date during which Admission does not occur, Placees shall have the right to subscribe at par (i.e. at €0.001 per share) for 1% of the number of Placing Shares issued to them (rounded down to the nearest whole number) for each such consecutive 30 day period (or part thereof). The number of additional Ordinary Shares that may be issued to each Placee is capped at 10% of the number of Placing Shares issued to that Placee (rounded down to the nearest whole number) under the Placing. 

Sofinnova Partners and Fountain Healthcare Partners (who are considered substantial shareholders under the Enterprise Securities Market Rules for Companies (the “ESM Rules”)) will subscribe for 389,984 and 230,769 of the Placing Shares respectively. Their participation in the Placing will constitute related party transactions under Rule 13 of the ESM Rules. The Directors (with the exception of Antoine Papiernik and Manus Rogan), consider, having consulted with Davy Corporate Finance, the Company’s ESM Adviser, that the terms of their participation in the Placing are fair and reasonable insofar as Mainstay shareholders are concerned. 

David Brabazon, who is a Director, will also participate in the Placing, subscribing for 23,100 Placing Shares, so that following completion of the Placing, he will hold 27,828 Ordinary Shares, representing 0.42% of the enlarged issued ordinary share capital of the Company. 

Kempen & Co (Amsterdam) acted as financial adviser and coordinating placement agent, J&E Davy (Dublin) acted as financial adviser and placement agent and Merrion Capital (Dublin) acted as placement agent. 

 

Appendix - Additional Information regarding the New Directors

The following information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 17 and paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the ESM Rules: 

 

Mr Greg Garfield

Mr. Greg Garfield will be appointed as a Director (having been nominated by KCK) immediately following completion of the Placing, which is expected to occur today. Greg Shaw Garfield, aged 53, is an experienced medical technology executive. Greg does not currently have any interest in Ordinary Shares, save for the interest to be acquired by KCK under the Placing. 

Greg was a non-executive director of Sonitus Medical Inc. until January 2015, when the company entered into a voluntary liquidation. The liquidation was completed in January 2016. Greg has confirmed that there are no other items requiring disclosure in accordance with Schedule 2(g)(iii) to (viii) of the ESM Rules. 

Current directorships: 

  •  C2 Therapeutics Inc. 
  •  Aerin Medical, Inc. 
  •  Rodo Medical, Inc. 
  •  Cogent Therapeutics LLC 
  •  Revent Medical Inc. 
  •  Semler Scientific Inc. 
  •  BioInspire Technologies Inc. 
  •  Applaud Medical Inc. 
  •  RefleXion Medical Inc. 
  •  Sonitus Technologies Inc. 

Previous directorships within the past five years: 

  •  Sonitus Medical Inc. 

 

Mr. Nael Karim Kassar

Mr. Nael Karim Kassar will be appointed as a Director (having been nominated by KCK) immediately following completion of the Placing, which is expected to occur today. Nael Karim Kassar, aged 37, is a director of KCK. Nael does not currently have any interest in Ordinary Shares save for the interest to be acquired by KCK under the Placing. Nael has a beneficial interest of 10% in the issued share capital of KCK. 

Nael has confirmed that there are no other items requiring disclosure in accordance with Schedule 2(g)(iii) to (viii) of the ESM Rules. 

Current directorships: 

  •  KCK Ltd 
  •  KCK Properties Ltd 
  •  Future Finance Loan Corporation Limited 
  •  Timeshare Finance Investments Limited 
  •  Specialty Finance ICAV Limited 
  •  Judgment Acquisition Corporation Limited 
  •  High Sealed and Coupled “HSC” FZCO 
  •  Sentient Energy, Inc. 
  •  OnePhone Holding AB; 
  •  Citizens Parking Inc. 
  •  Affirmed Networks, Inc. 
  •  GFL Environmental Holdings Inc. 
  •  SiGNa Chemistry, Inc. 
  •  Murosa Development S.a r.l. 
  •  Hibernia NGS Limited 
  •  HPS Del Mar Holdings LLC 
  •  BioInspire Technologies, Inc. 
  •  Aerin Medical Inc. 
  •  QM Power Inc. 
  •  Sonitus Technologies, Inc. 
  •  RefleXion Medical Inc.

 

Previous directorships within the past five years: 

  •  Tunnel Capital City Partners Inc 

 

About Mainstay

Mainstay is a medical device company focused on bringing to market an innovative implantable neurostimulation system, ReActiv8®, for people with disabling Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). The Company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It has subsidiaries operating in Ireland, the United States, Australia and Germany, and is listed on Euronext Paris (MSTY.PA) and the ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange (MSTY.IE). 

 

About Chronic Low Back Pain

One of the recognised root causes of CLBP is impaired control by the nervous system of the muscles that dynamically stabilise the spine in the low back, and an unstable spine can lead to back pain. ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting these muscles and thereby help to restore muscle control and improve dynamic spine stability, allowing the body to recover from CLBP. 

People with CLBP usually have a greatly reduced quality of life and score significantly higher on scales for pain, disability, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Their pain and disability can persist despite the best available medical treatments, and only a small percentage of cases result from an identified pathological condition or anatomical defect that may be correctable with spine surgery. Their ability to work or be productive is seriously affected by the condition and the resulting days lost from work, disability benefits and health resource utilisation put a significant burden on individuals, families, communities, industry and governments. 

Further information can be found at www.mainstay-medical.com 

CAUTION – in the United States, ReActiv8 is limited by federal law to investigational use only. 

 

PR and IR Enquiries: 

Consilium Strategic Communications (international strategic communications - business and trade media) 

Chris Gardner, Mary-Jane Elliott, Jessica Hodgson, Hendrik Thys, 

Tel: +44 203 709 5700 / +44 7921 697 654 

Email: mainstaymedical@consilium-comms.com 

FTI Consulting (for Ireland): 

Jonathan Neilan Tel: +353 1 663 3686 

Email: jonathan.neilan@fticonsulting.com 

FTI Consulting (for France): 

Astrid Villette 

Tel: +33 1 47 03 69 51 

Email: Astrid.Villette@fticonsulting.com 

Investor Relations: 

The Trout Group LLC

Jillian Connell Tel: +1 646 378 2956 / +1 617 309 8349 

Email: jconnell@troutgroup.com 

ESM Advisers: 

Davy

Fergal Meegan or Barry Murphy 

Tel: +353 1 679 6363 

Email: fergal.meegan@davy.ie or barry.murphy2@davy.ie Press Release

 

Vascepa(R) (Icosapent Ethyl) Showed Significant Reductions in Potentially Atherogenic Lipid Parameters in Statin-Treated Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Persistent High Triglycerides

BEDMINSTER, NJ and DUBLIN, IRELAND -- (Marketwired) -- 06/11/16 -- Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ: AMRN) today announced additional data on Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) supporting its efficacy in reducing concentrations of potentially atherogenic lipoproteins (lipoproteins that could promote fat deposits in arteries) in patients with Type 2 diabetes and persistent high triglyceride (TG) levels despite statin therapy.

The poster (#1173), titled "Effects of Icosapent Ethyl on Lipoprotein Particle Concentration and Size in Statin-Treated Patients with Persistent High Triglycerides: ANCHOR Patients with Diabetes Mellitus," was presented on June 11, 2016. Lipoproteins such as low density lipoprotein (LDL) and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) carry cholesterol, fat, and other lipids in the blood and are considered potentially atherogenic at persistently elevated levels. Researchers using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy observed that, compared with placebo, Vascepa administered at 4 g/day significantly reduced the median concentrations of VLDL and LDL particles in patients with Type 2 diabetes who, despite statin therapy, have persistent high TG levels (≥200 and < 500 mg/dL).

The analysis was led by Eliot A. Brinton, MD, FAHA, FNLA; Director of Atherometabolic Research at the Utah Foundation for Biomedical Research, and President of the Utah Lipid Center, both in Salt Lake City. Dr. Brinton will be available at an author question and answer session on Sunday, June 12 from noon to 2:00 PM CDT.

"The findings presented today suggest multiple lipoprotein-related benefits of pure EPA Vascepa in patients with Type 2 diabetes, which merit further investigation of the potential cardiovascular benefits from icosapent ethyl therapy in cardiovascular outcomes trials," said Dr. Brinton. "In addition to the significant reductions in potentially atherogenic lipoprotein particle concentrations with Vascepa 4 g/day, apolipoprotein B (Apo B), which is carried on VLDL and LDL, was also significantly reduced by 9.3% compared with placebo. Furthermore, ApoB levels were correlated with levels of potentially atherogenic lipoproteins. While further study of Vascepa is needed and ongoing, ApoB and potentially atherogenic lipoprotein levels have been linked in the broader scientific literature to atherosclerosis and heart disease, so these new analyses support the hypothesis that Vascepa could prove beneficial to this historically difficult-to-treat patient population believed to be at increased cardiovascular risk."

The clinical implications of lowering triglycerides with Vascepa 4 g/day are being investigated in the REDUCE-IT cardiovascular outcomes study of statin-treated subjects with persistent elevated TG levels.

 

About the Presented Research

Dr. Brinton's analysis was a post-hoc subgroup analysis of patients with Type 2 diabetes enrolled in the ANCHOR trial for whom NMR data were available. ANCHOR investigated Vascepa as a treatment for patients with residual high TG (≥200 and < 500mg/dL) despite statin-induced control of LDL-C. ANCHOR enrolled 702 patients, of which the majority (73%) had Type 2 diabetes. The primary endpoint was percent change in TG levels from baseline to 12 weeks compared with placebo in subjects treated with placebo or Vascepa at 2 or 4 g/day. In April 2011, Amarin reported top-line results from the ANCHOR trial, which met its primary and secondary endpoints.

The data presented at ADA is an analysis of NMR measurements providing the concentration and size of lipoprotein particles (VLDL, LDL and HDL) in ANCHOR subjects with Type 2 diabetes, and comparing the results of subjects taking 4 g/day Vascepa (n=160) to those taking placebo (n=154).

The analysis showed that, compared with placebo, Vascepa significantly reduced the median concentration of: total (−11.3%; P=0.004), large (−48.9%; P < 0.0001), and medium (−12.0%; P=0.02) VLDL particles; total (−7.4%; P=0.009) and small (−13.1%; P < 0.0001) LDL particles; and total (−7.5%; P < 0.0001) and large (−29.7%; P < 0.0001) HDL particles. In addition, potentially atherogenic particle concentration (defined as total VLDL + IDL + LDL) decreased significantly (−7.7%; P=0.003). Both LDL and potentially atherogenic particle concentrations were significantly correlated with plasma Apo B at baseline (R2=0.49; P < 0.0001 and R2=0.53; P < 0.0001, respectively), which increased numerically for both at 12 weeks (R2=0.56 P < 0.0001 and R2=0.64 P < 0.0001, respectively).

The efficacy and safety of Vascepa 4 g/day in patients with Type 2 diabetes were consistent with the overall ANCHOR results.

As with many subgroup analyses, limitations of this analysis include the smaller sample size, the 12-week study duration and the post-hoc nature. Nonetheless, the results are suggestive of complementary beneficial changes in TG levels and lipoprotein parameters with Vascepa compared with placebo.

Amarin's clinical development program for Vascepa includes a trial known as REDUCE-IT, the first multinational cardiovascular outcomes study evaluating the benefit of pure EPA therapy, or any triglyceride lowering therapy, as an add-on to statins in patients with high cardiovascular risk who, despite stable statin therapy, have elevated triglyceride levels (≥200 and < 500mg/dL). Amarin recently announced that it has achieved its target enrollment of 8,000 patients for the trial and that an interim efficacy analysis by the independent Data Monitoring Committee of the REDUCE-IT trial is expected in September or October 2016.

Additional information on ANCHOR, REDUCE-IT and Amarin's other clinical studies of Vascepa can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov.

 

About VASCEPA ® (icosapent ethyl) capsules

VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) capsules are a single-molecule prescription product consisting of 1 gram of the omega-3 acid commonly known as EPA in ethyl-ester form. Vascepa is not fish oil, but is derived from fish through a stringent and complex FDA-regulated manufacturing process designed to effectively eliminate impurities and isolate and protect the single molecule active ingredient. Vascepa is known in scientific literature as AMR101.

 

FDA-approved Indication and Usage

  • VASCEPA (icosapent ethyl) is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia.
  • The effect of VASCEPA on the risk for pancreatitis and cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined.

Important Safety Information for VASCEPA

  • VASCEPA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to VASCEPA or any of its components.
  • Use with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to fish and/or shellfish.
  • The most common reported adverse reaction (incidence > 2% and greater than placebo) was arthralgia (2.3% for Vascepa, 1.0% for placebo). There was no reported adverse reaction > 3% and greater than placebo.
  • Patients receiving treatment with VASCEPA and other drugs affecting coagulation (e.g., anti-platelet agents) should be monitored periodically.
  • In patients with hepatic impairment, monitor ALT and AST levels periodically during therapy.
  • Patients should be advised to swallow VASCEPA capsules whole; not to break open, crush, dissolve, or chew VASCEPA.
  • Adverse events and product complaints may be reported by calling 1-855-VASCEPA or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

FULL VASCEPA PRESCRIBING INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.VASCEPA.COM.

Vascepa has been approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Vascepa is under various stages of development for potential use in other indications that have not been approved by the FDA. Nothing in this press release should be construed as promoting the use of Vascepa in any indication that has not been approved by the FDA.

 

About Amarin

Amarin Corporation plc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization and development of therapeutics to improve cardiovascular health. Amarin's product development program leverages its extensive experience in lipid science and the potential therapeutic benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Amarin's clinical program includes a commitment to the ongoing REDUCE-IT cardiovascular outcomes study. Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl), Amarin's first FDA-approved product, is a highly-pure, EPA-only, omega-3 fatty acid product available by prescription. For more information about Vascepa, visit www.vascepa.com. For more information about Amarin, visit www.amarincorp.com.

 

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the potential efficacy and therapeutic benefits of Vascepa and EPA, including implications about the potential clinical importance of the findings presented. These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or projected herein include uncertainties associated generally with retrospective sub-set analyses, research on biomarkers thought to be relevant in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, research and development and clinical trial risk generally, including the risk that study results in small sample sizes in short-term studies may not be predictive of future results in larger, longer-term studies and that studied parameters may not have clinically meaningful effect. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks associated with an investment in Amarin can be found in Amarin's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Amarin undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

 

Availability of other information about Amarin

Investors and others should note that we communicate with our investors and the public using our company website (www.amarincorp.com), our investor relations website (http://www.amarincorp.com/investor-splash.html), including but not limited to investor presentations and investor FAQs, Securities and Exchange Commission filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. The information that we post on these channels and websites could be deemed to be material information. As a result, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in Amarin to review the information that we post on these channels, including our investor relations website, on a regular basis. This list of channels may be updated from time to time on our investor relations website and may include social media channels. The contents of our website or these channels, or any other website that may be accessed from our website or these channels, shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

Amarin Contact Information: 

Investor Relations: 
Kathryn McNeil
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Amarin Corporation plc
In U.S.: +1 (908) 719-1315
investor.relations@amarincorp.com

Lee M. Stern
Trout Group
In U.S.: +1 (646) 378-2922
lstern@troutgroup.com

Media Inquiries: 
Ovidio Torres
Finn Partners
In U.S.: +1 (312) 329 3911
ovidio.torres@finnpartners.com

Source: Amarin Corp. Plc

Amarin Announces FDA New Chemical Entity Market Exclusivity Determination for Vascepa(R) (icosapent ethyl) Capsules

BEDMINSTER, NJ and DUBLIN, IRELAND -- Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ: AMRN) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl) capsules are eligible for five-year, new chemical entity (NCE), marketing exclusivity pursuant to the Hatch-Waxman Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This determination provides Vascepa with the benefits of NCE exclusivity afforded by statute. NCE exclusivity for Vascepa runs from its date of FDA approval on July 26, 2012 and extends until July 26, 2017. The statutory 30-month stay triggered by patent litigation following generic application submissions permitted on July 26, 2016 would expire on January 26, 2020, seven-and-a-half years from FDA approval.

"Amarin's goal is to protect the commercial potential of Vascepa to 2030," stated John F. Thero, president and chief executive officer of Amarin. "NCE regulatory exclusivity complements multiple patents covering Vascepa with expiration dates in 2030." 

 

About VASCEPA ®  (icosapent ethyl) capsules

VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) capsules are a single-molecule prescription product consisting of 1 gram of the omega-3 acid commonly known as EPA in ethyl-ester form. Vascepa is not fish oil, but is derived from fish through a stringent and complex FDA-regulated manufacturing process designed to effectively eliminate impurities and isolate and protect the single molecule active ingredient. Vascepa is known in scientific literature as AMR101.

 

FDA-approved Indication and Usage

  • VASCEPA (icosapent ethyl) is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe ( ≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia.
  • The effect of VASCEPA on the risk for pancreatitis and cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined.

 

Important Safety Information for VASCEPA

  • VASCEPA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to VASCEPA or any of its components.
  • Use with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to fish and/or shellfish.
  • The most common reported adverse reaction (incidence > 2% and greater than placebo) was arthralgia (2.3% for Vascepa, 1.0% for placebo). There was no reported adverse reaction > 3% and greater than placebo.
  • Patients receiving treatment with VASCEPA and other drugs affecting coagulation (e.g., anti-platelet agents) should be monitored periodically.
  • In patients with hepatic impairment, monitor ALT and AST levels periodically during therapy.
  • Patients should be advised to swallow VASCEPA capsules whole; not to break open, crush, dissolve, or chew VASCEPA.
  • Adverse events and product complaints may be reported by calling
    1-855-VASCEPA or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

FULL VASCEPA PRESCRIBING INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.VASCEPA.COM.

 

About Amarin

Amarin Corporation plc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization and development of therapeutics to improve cardiovascular health. Amarin's product development program leverages its extensive experience in lipid science and the potential therapeutic benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Amarin's clinical program includes a commitment to the ongoing REDUCE-IT cardiovascular outcomes study. Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl), Amarin's first FDA-approved product, is a highly-pure, EPA-only, omega-3 fatty acid product available by prescription. For more information about Vascepa, visit www.vascepa.com. For more information about Amarin, visit www.amarincorp.com.

 

Forward-looking statements  

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about whether NCE exclusivity and Amarin patents would adequately protect Vascepa against competition and Amarin's plan to protect the commercial potential of Vascepa. These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include the following: events that could interfere with the continued validity or enforceability of a patent; Amarin's ability generally to maintain adequate patent protection and successfully enforce patent claims against third parties; withstanding any challenge to FDA's NCE determination; commercializing Vascepa without violating the intellectual property rights of others; and uncertainties associated generally with research and development, clinical trials and related regulatory approvals and exclusivity grants. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks associated with an investment in Amarin can be found in Amarin's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Amarin undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. 

 

Availability of other information about Amarin

Investors and others should note that we communicate with our investors and the public using our company website (www.amarincorp.com), our investor relations website (http://www.amarincorp.com/investor-splash.html), including but not limited to investor presentations and investor FAQs, Securities and Exchange Commission filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. The information that we post on these channels and websites could be deemed to be material information. As a result, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in Amarin to review the information that we post on these channels, including our investor relations website, on a regular basis. This list of channels may be updated from time to time on our investor relations website and may include social media channels. The contents of our website or these channels, or any other website that may be accessed from our website or these channels, shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.

Amarin contact information:

Investor Relations:

Kathryn McNeil
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Amarin Corporation plc
In U.S.: +1 (908) 719-1315
investor.relations@amarincorp.com

Lee M. Stern
Trout Group
In U.S.: +1 (646) 378-2922
lstern@troutgroup.com

Media Inquiries:

Kristie Kuhl
Finn Partners
In U.S.: +1 (212) 583-2791
Kristie.kuhl@finnpartners.com

Source: Amarin Corp. Plc

Mainstay Medical Achieves CE Marking for ReActiv8®and Prepares for Commercial Launch in Germany

ReActiv8® is the only approved implantable neurostimulation system addressing cause, not just symptoms, of chronic low back pain

Mainstay Medical International plc (Euronext Paris: MSTY.PA and ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange: MSTY.IE), today announced that it has received CE Mark approval for ReActiv8®, its innovative and proprietary implantable neurostimulation system to treat disabling chronic low back pain. CE Marking enables commercialization of ReActiv8 in Europe.

The CE Mark approval is based on positive results from the ReActiv8-A clinical trial which demonstrated a clinically important, statistically significant and lasting improvement in pain, disability and quality of life in people with disabling chronic low back pain and few other treatment options.1

“CE Marking is a pivotal milestone for Mainstay. Our team has been working tirelessly towards making ReActiv8 commercially available to physicians and their patients,” Peter Crosby, CEO of Mainstay, commented. “We believe ReActiv8 has the potential to change the lives of millions of people who currently have limited treatment options for their chronic low back pain.”

ReActiv8 is indicated as an adjunct to medical management of chronic low back pain for relief of pain in adults who have attempted at least medical management and physical therapy. During patient-controlled treatment sessions, ReActiv8 stimulation causes repetitive contractions of the key stabilizing muscles in the back to support recovery from chronic low back pain and related symptoms.

Dr. Robert Pflugmacher, orthopedic surgeon at the University Hospital in Bonn, Germany said “We see several new chronic low back pain patients every week who are not indicated for surgery and who meet the indications for ReActiv8. Rather than sending them home untreated, we now have an exciting new option we can offer them. As orthopedic surgeons, ReActiv8 meets our objective of addressing the underlying functional causes of chronic low back pain, and the straightforward implant procedure utilizes skills and techniques familiar to us.”

Mainstay will initially focus its sales and marketing efforts for ReActiv8 on Germany. The launch will primarily target hospitals with a multi-disciplinary approach to back pain and a large patient population. The Company has a direct sales force which is supported by its team of experienced field clinical specialists. As Mainstay gains experience and momentum, the Company will consider expanding to additional customers and countries.

“ReActiv8 is an innovative use of neurostimulation for the treatment of chronic low back pain and the clinical data from the ReActiv8-A trial are compelling,” said Dr. Stefan Schu, neurosurgeon and neurostimulation expert at the Sana Hospital in Duisburg, Germany. “Neurosurgeons in Germany have a track record of embracing important innovations and we are looking forward to offering ReActiv8 to patients who until now were facing the prospect of disabling chronic low back pain for the rest of their lives.”

Mainstay will conduct a Post Market Clinical Follow-up to gather additional long term data. In the US, subject to the availability of sufficient financial resources, the Company plans to launch the ReActiv8-B clinical trial in support of an application for Premarket Approval (PMA) which is required for commercialization in the United States.

 

CE Marking

CE Marking allows companies to legally market and distribute products within the European Market, and declares the product complies with all applicable European Directives and Regulations. For Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMDs) like ReActiv8, CE Marking is granted by a Notified Body after review of the design dossier and other information for conformity to the AIMD Directive. Following CE Marking, a product can be sold in the EEA, and certain other countries.

 

About Mainstay

Mainstay is a medical device company focused on bringing to market an innovative implantable neurostimulation system, ReActiv8®, for people with disabling Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). The Company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It has subsidiaries operating in Ireland, the United States, Australia and Germany, and is listed on Euronext Paris (MSTY.PA) and the ESM of the Irish Stock Exchange (MSTY.IE).

 

About the ReActiv8-A Trial

The ReActiv8-A clinical trial is a prospective single arm clinical trial with up to 96 subjects at sites in Australia and Europe. Outcome measures for the ReActiv8-A clinical trial are assessed at a three-month endpoint after activation of stimulation and compared to baseline prior to implant. Further details can be obtained at https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01985230.

 

About Chronic Low Back Pain

One of the recognized root causes of CLBP is impaired control by the nervous system of the muscles that dynamically stabilize the spine in the lower back, and an unstable spine can lead to back pain. ReActiv8 is designed to electrically stimulate the nerves responsible for contracting these muscles and thereby help to restore muscle control and improve dynamic spine stability, allowing the body to recover from CLBP.

People with CLBP usually have a greatly reduced quality of life and score significantly higher on scales for pain, disability, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Their pain and disability can persist despite the best available medical treatments, and only a small percentage of cases result from an identified pathological condition or anatomical defect that may be correctable with spine surgery. Their ability to work or be productive is seriously affected by the condition and the resulting days lost from work, disability benefits and health resource utilisation put a significant burden on individuals, families, communities, industry, and governments.

Further information can be found at www.mainstay-medical.com

CAUTION – in the United States, ReActiv8 is limited by federal law to investigational use only.

 

Forward looking statements

This announcement includes statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements. These forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology, including the terms “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “intends”, “may”, “plans”, “projects”, “should”, “will”, or “explore” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They appear throughout this announcement and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, the Company’s results of operations, financial position, prospects, financing strategies, expectations for product design and development, regulatory applications and approvals, reimbursement arrangements, costs of sales and market penetration.

By their nature, forward looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. Forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and the actual results of the Company’s operations, and the development of its main product, the markets and the industry in which the Company operates, may differ materially from those described in, or suggested by, the forward looking statements contained in this announcement. In addition, even if the Company’s results of operations, financial position and growth, and the development of its main product and the markets and the industry in which the Company operates, are consistent with the forward looking statements contained in this announcement, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. A number of factors could cause results and developments of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward looking statements including, without limitation, the successful launch and commercialization of ReActiv8, the initiation and success of the ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial, general economic and business conditions, the global medical device market conditions, industry trends, competition, changes in law or regulation, changes in taxation regimes, the availability and cost of capital, the time required to commence and complete clinical trials, the time and process required to obtain regulatory approvals, currency fluctuations, changes in its business strategy, political and economic uncertainty. The forward-looking statements herein speak only at the date of this announcement.

1 Please refer to the Company’s web site for the Press Release of 4 December 2015 with details of results of the ReActiv8-A Trial


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Consilium Strategic Communications (international strategic communications – business and trade media)
Chris Gardner, Mary-Jane Elliott, Jessica Hodgson, Hendrik Thys
Tel: +44 203 709 5700 / +44 7921 697 654
Email: mainstaymedical@consilium-comms.com
or
FTI Consulting (for Ireland)
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or
FTI Consulting (for France)
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or
Investor relations:
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Jillian Connell
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Email: jconnell@troutgroup.com
or
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Innocoll Announces XARACOLL® (bupivacaine-collagen bioresorbable implant) Meets Primary Endpoint in Both Pivotal Phase 3 Trials in Postoperative Pain Relief

  • First long-acting, opioid-sparing, local analgesic to meet primary endpoints of Phase 3 clinical trials in hernia repair
     
  • Data supports on-schedule NDA filing this year
     
  • Results validate the Innocoll technology platform
     
  • Conference call and webcast on top-line results scheduled for today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time


ATHLONE, Ireland, May 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Innocoll (NASDAQ:INNL), a global, commercial-stage, specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that two placebo-controlled Phase 3 pivotal studies evaluating XARACOLL® (bupivacaine-collagen bioresorbable implant) each achieved the primary endpoint as a postoperative pain relief treatment immediately following open abdominal hernia repair. XARACOLL showed consistency across both studies in treatment effect for pain reduction and opioid reduction.

The primary efficacy endpoint, the sum of pain intensity over 24 hours (SPI24) comparing XARACOLL to placebo, met statistical significance in both the MATRIX-1 (p=0.0004) and MATRIX-2 (p<0.0001) studies. These highly statistically significant results make XARACOLL the first long-acting, opioid-sparing, local analgesic to meet primary endpoints of Phase 3 clinical trials in hernia repair, a highly painful and commonly performed surgery.

A key secondary endpoint in the MATRIX trials was the sum of pain intensity over 48 hours (SPI48). The pooled data of the two MATRIX studies were statistically significant for this endpoint (p=0.0033). MATRIX-2 achieved a statistically significant result (p=0.0270), and MATRIX-1 trended toward, but did not achieve statistical significance (p=0.0568).

Another key secondary endpoint was the sum of pain intensity over 72 hours (SPI72). The pooled data of the two MATRIX studies for this endpoint were statistically significant, although neither individual study achieved statistical significance for SPI72.

The MATRIX studies also looked at multiple opioid-sparing secondary endpoints. Both trials demonstrated that XARACOLL significantly reduces total opioid consumption and significantly increases the time prior to the first use of opioids. To preserve the company’s plan to publish the full analysis of the Phase 3 MATRIX studies at future medical meetings and in peer-reviewed publications, further details regarding secondary endpoints will not be released at this time. 

XARACOLL was well tolerated in both studies. Incidence of overall adverse events was similar to the placebo arm of each study. There were no XARACOLL-related serious adverse events. Opioid-related adverse events were higher in the placebo arms of both studies.

Based on these results, Innocoll plans to submit a new drug application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this year.

“We are very pleased by these positive top-line results for XARACOLL,” said Innocoll CEO Tony Zook. “These two successful postoperative pain studies validate our proprietary collagen-based technology platform. We are committed to filing our NDA this year and bringing this innovative new treatment to market. Our manufacturing expansion and commercial readiness activities are on-track to support an anticipated launch in 2017.”

XARACOLL, a surgically implantable and bioresorbable bupivacaine-collagen matrix, is applied through a simple insertion into the incision and is being developed to provide sustained pain relief by delivering bupivacaine HCl directly at the site of surgical trauma. Bupivacaine HCl is a local anesthetic with a well-characterized safety and efficacy profile. The data collected on the MATRIX-1 and MATRIX-2 studies show that the use of our XARACOLL proprietary collagen implant as a delivery vehicle for bupivacaine HCl appeared to be safe.

“Available therapies for postoperative pain relief are heavily reliant on opioids, which may cause costly and problematic side effects, and further subject patients to long-term opioid use and abuse,” said Harold S. Minkowitz, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Houston, TX. “XARACOLL’s success in a commonly performed and highly painful surgery suggests that XARACOLL could become an important option for the surgical and anesthesia communities in addressing patient satisfaction with pain management options and the need for opioid-sparing approaches to pain reduction.” 

 

Webcast and Conference Call Today, May 25, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time

The Innocoll management team will host a webcast and conference call to discuss the top-line results at 8:30 a.m. ET on May 25, 2016. Interested parties may access the webcast through the Investors section of our website, direct through the registration link, or by dialing 1-877-407-4018 (toll-free); 1-201-689-8471 (international); 1-800-904-100 (Ireland toll-free) and referencing the confirmation number 13638130. A replay of the call will be available on the Innocoll website later in the day, and the replay will be available for approximately one month following the call.

 

About XARACOLL® 

XARACOLL® is a surgically implantable and bioresorbable bupivacaine-collagen matrix that utilizes our CollaRx® proprietary collagen-based delivery technology and is being developed to provide sustained postoperative pain relief directly into the surgical site. XARACOLL is also designed to reduce the need for systemic opioids and their associated risks.

 

About Postoperative Pain

Postoperative pain is a complex response to tissue trauma during surgery that stimulates hypersensitivity of the central nervous system, resulting in pain within the surgical cavity and in other areas directly affected by the surgical procedure (incision site). The current standard of care relies heavily on the use of opioids supplemented by other classes of pain medications, the combination of which is known as multi-modal pain therapy. However, according to a survey published in the journal of Anesthesia & Analgesia and a 2014 Decision Resources Postoperative Pain Survey, 75 percent of patients receiving standard treatments still report inadequate postoperative pain relief and 79 percent of patients report adverse events from these medications. Given the negative side effects of opioids in particular, there is increasing focus on treatments that reduce opioid use in the treatment of postoperative pain.

 

About MATRIX-1 and MATRIX-2

MATRIX-1 and MATRIX-2 Phase 3 studies are two identical, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded studies to investigate the safety and efficacy of a surgically implantable and bioresorbable bupivacaine-collagen matrix in treating acute postoperative pain associated with hernia repair. Each study enrolled over 300 patients aged 18 and older in the United States (U.S.). Patients with a unilateral inguinal hernia undergoing open hernioplasty were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to one of two treatment groups per study: three 100 mg XARACOLL matrices for a total dose of 300 mg of bupivacaine HCl or three placebo matrices. The matrices were placed at multiple layers within the hernia repair site in order to provide local levels of bupivacaine HCl directly at the location of surgical trauma. All patients received 650 mg of acetaminophen three times a day and could receive rescue opioids as needed. The primary efficacy endpoint was the sum of pain intensity (SPI) over 24 hours comparing the XARACOLL matrix to placebo. Safety was evaluated through the collection of adverse events through 30 days postoperatively.

 

About Innocoll

Innocoll is a global, commercial-stage, specialty pharmaceutical company that is dedicated to engineering better medicines. Our proprietary, biocompatible, and biodegradable collagen products are precision-engineered for targeted use. Applied locally to wound and/or surgery sites, they are designed to provide a range of benefits. The company's late stage product pipeline is focused on addressing a number of large unmet medical needs, including: XARACOLL for the treatment of postoperative pain; INL-002, a gentamicin-collagen topical matrix for the adjuvant treatment of diabetic foot infections; and INL-003, a barrier for the prevention of post-surgical adhesions.

Our currently approved products include: COLLAGUARD® (ex-US), COLLATAMP® G, SEPTOCOLL® E, REGENEPRO®, COLLACARE®, COLLEXA®, and ZORPREVA®, some of which are sold globally through strategic partnerships, including those with Takeda, EUSA Pharma, Pioneer, Biomet 3i and Biomet. All of our native collagen products—from extraction/purification of type-1 collagen through final delivery form—are manufactured at our certified, integrated plant in Saal, Germany.

For more information, please visit www.innocoll.com.

 

Ongoing Pipeline Studies

Innocoll is also conducting two identical Phase 3 trials, one in the U.S. (COACT-1) and the second in the U.S., Europe and Australia (COACT-2), to evaluate the safety and efficacy of INL-002, a topical gentamicin administered via our proprietary collagen matrix, in patients with diabetic foot infections. The primary endpoint is the percent of patients achieving resolution of all clinical signs and symptoms of infection, evaluated by the clinician 10 to 14 days after completion of treatment, compared to placebo arms. Top-line data from these studies are anticipated to be available later in 2016.

INL-002 received QIPD designation for the adjunctive treatment of moderate and severe diabetic foot infection from the FDA.

Additionally, a clinical program is under development for INL-003, a collagen barrier for the prevention of post-surgical adhesions, to support approval in the U.S. The nonclinical program is ongoing and will be completed and reported prior to the filing of an IDE application planned for second half of 2016, with the Pilot (Feasibility) Clinical Study to be initiated immediately thereafter, upon availability of financial resources. For more information on our pipeline studies, please visit www.innocoll.com/products.aspx.

 

Forward-looking Statements

Any statements in this press release about our ongoing development of XARACOLL and our other product candidates; our interpretation of the data and results from our MATRIX-1 and MATRIX-2 clinical trials; our plans for, and the expected timing of, our XARACOLL NDA submission with the FDA; our plans to develop and commercialize XARACOLL and its market potential; the potential therapeutic and other benefits of XARACOLL and our other product candidates; Innocoll's current expectations regarding future events, including statements regarding the therapeutic benefit, safety profile and commercial value of XARACOLL, plans and objectives for present and future clinical trials and results of such trials, the risk that the FDA may not accept pooled data, plans and objectives for regulatory approval and other statements containing the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "goal," "may", "might," "plan," "predict," "project," "target," "potential," "will," "would," "could," "should," "continue," and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risk that the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities may not agree with our interpretation of the data from our clinical trials of XARACOLL and may require us to conduct additional clinical trials; XARACOLL may not receive regulatory approval or be successfully commercialized, including as a result of the FDA's or other regulatory authorities' decisions regarding labeling and other matters that could affect its availability or commercial potential; our plans to develop and manufacture XARACOLL; the size and growth of the potential markets for XARACOLL and our ability to serve those markets; our manufacturing and marketing capabilities; or other actions and factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of the date of this release. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The scientific information discussed in this news release related to Innocoll's product candidates is preliminary and investigative. Such product candidates are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and no conclusions can or should be drawn regarding the safety or effectiveness of the product candidates.

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jsorenson@innocoll.com 

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