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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to ROSA Knee with OptimiZe, an enhanced version of the ROSA Knee system designed to support accurate, reproducible outcomes in robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, with targeted rollout planned for late 2025 & broader US availability expected in Q1’26
The system introduces new features, incl. customizable surgical plan,…
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The CHMP has recommended Dawnzera for the routine prevention of HAE attacks in pts (≥12yrs.) following the US FDA approval in Aug 2025; EC’s decision is expected in Q1’26
Opinion was based on P-III (OASIS-HAE) trial & OASISplus study, showing improvements across multiple domains, incl. sustained reduction in mean monthly HAE attack rate even when Dawnzera…
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The CHMP has recommended Teizeild to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adult & pediatric pts (≥8yrs.) with stage 2 T1D; regulatory review is ongoing in the other regions
Opinion was based on the P-II (TN-10) trial assessing Teizeild (QD, n=44) vs PBO (n=32) for 14 days in 76…
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Merck has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cidara Therapeutics through a subsidiary, adding the company’s lead late-stage antiviral candidate CD388 to its pipeline
Merck will acquire Cidara at $221.50 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $9.2B. The transaction is expected to close in Q1’26
Cidara’s CD388 (currently in P-III) is…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
Ionis Highlights P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trials Results of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at AHA 2025
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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) …
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Third Arc Bio has entered into a licensing agreement with Adagene to utilize its SAFEbody technology platform for generating masked CD3 T cell engagers against unique tumor-associated antigens
As per the deal, Third Arc Bio will gain global rights to research, develop & commercialize 2 candidate molecules, while Adagene will receive a no-cost option…
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The Japanese MHLW has accepted an NDA of Vyepti for the treatment of pts living with migraine, who are eligible for preventive therapy; regulatory review is also ongoing in China & South Korea
The NDA was supported by extensive clinical data, incl. the P-III (SUNRISE) trial of Vyepti (100 or 300mg, IV) vs PBO…
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The US FDA has accepted the resubmitted BLA of ONS-5010 (bevacizumab-vikg) for the treatment of wAMD, considering a Class 1 review & granting a PDUFA goal date Dec 31, 2025; if approved, it will be branded Lytenava
ONS-5010 (intravitreal) is an ophthalmic bevacizumab formulation that binds all VEGF isoforms to block VEGF interaction with…
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The US FDA has granted full approval to Komzifti (QD, PO) to treat adults with r/r AML with NPM1 mutation who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options before the PDUFA date of Nov 30, 2025
Approval was backed by P-I/II (KOMET-001) trial in 112 r/r NPM1-mutant AML pts, showing 21.4% CR + CRh with a median…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Hemastyl gel device to support chronic wound healing
The Hemastyl gel is a topical formulation that enhances the tissue-repair environment to support wound closure, while the Periwound NerveStim device works with Hemastyl to restore periwound function
The Periwound NerveStim device is in final FDA approval stages, with…

