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The US FDA Approves Edwards Lifesciences’ SAPIEN M3 Mitral Valve Replacement System for Mitral Regurgitation

Shots: The US FDA has approved Edwards Lifesciences’ SAPIEN M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system as the transseptal transcatheter therapy for the treatment of symptomatic moderate-to-severe or severe mitral regurgitation (MR) SAPIEN M3 is indicated for pts unsuitable for surgery or transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) therapy, including those with mitral valve dysfunction associated with…

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Zydus Partners with Bioeq for US Commercialization of Nufymco (Biosimilar, Lucentis)

Shots: Zydus Lifesciences has entered into a strategic licensing, supply & commercialization agreement with Bioeq for Nufymco (ranibizumab), an interchangeable biosimilar to Lucentis, for the US market, marking an expansion of Zydus’ US biosimilar portfolio Under the agreement, Bioeq will handle development, manufacturing, registration & supply of the finished product while Zydus will lead US…

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Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim Receives the US FDA Approval of Jascayd (Nerandomilast) for Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Jascayd for the treatment of adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) Approval was based on the P-III (FIBRONEER-ILD) trial of Jascayd vs PBO, where Jascayd significantly reduced lung function decline at Wk. 52, with FVC decreases of 86mL (18mg) & 69mL (9mg) vs 152mL with PBO, showing clinically meaningful…

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Cytokinetics Reports the US FDA Approval of Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo (5, 10, 15 & 20mg) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM, available in second half of Jan 2026 through a restricted program via REMS Approval was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen…

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Novo-Nordisk

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission of CagriSema for Weight Management

Shots: The U.S. FDA has accepted the NDA for Novo's CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg + semaglutide 2.4mg) to support long-term weight loss & maintenance in adults with obesity or overweight & ≥1 related comorbidity, alongside lifestyle intervention NDA was supported by the P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessing CagriSema (QW) vs semaglutide 2.4mg alone, cagrilintide 2.4mg alone,…

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Pulse Biosciences Receives the US FDA IDE Approval to Initiate Study for nsPFA System in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)

Shots: The US FDA has granted IDE approval to initiate the NANOPULSE-AF study of Pulse's nsPFA Cardiac Catheter System for the treatment of PAF The study will assess the primary safety and efficacy of the nsPFA Cardiac Catheter System in ~145 pts for the treatment of drug-resistant symptomatic PAF across 30 sites, incl. 3 outside…

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Abbott

Abbott Reports FDA Clearance and CE Mark Approval of its Amplatzer Piccolo Delivery System for Premature Babies with a Hole in the Heart

Shots: Abbott has received the US FDA clearance & European CE Mark for its Amplatzer Piccolo Delivery System, used with Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder, to treat premature babies (≥2lbs) with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA; hole in the heart) Approved in the US & EU in 2019, Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder is a minimally invasive transcatheter device, smaller…

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Elanco

Elanco’s Credelio Quattro-CA1 Receives the FDA’s Conditional Approval to Treat New World Screwworm Infestations in Dogs

Shots: The US FDA has granted conditional approval to Elanco's Credelio Quattro-CA1 (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, & pyrantel) for the treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae (myiasis) in dogs Approval was based on a study showing that oral lotilaner achieved 100% efficacy against New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae within 24hrs. at the…

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