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ClearNote Health Receives UKCA Marking for its Avantect Multi-Cancer & Ovarian Cancer Detection Tests

Shots: ClearNote Health has received the UKCA certification for its Avantect Multi-Cancer & Ovarian Cancer tests to detect multiple cancers & support early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, respectively The Multi-Cancer Detection Test screens multiple cancers from a simple blood sample using 5-hydroxymethylcytosine & genomic biomarkers in cell-free DNA, & was selected for the NCI-funded Vanguard…
September 25, 2025

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Hansa Biopharma Reports Topline P-III (ConfIdeS) Trial Data of Imlifidase in Kidney Transplantation

Shots: Hansa Biopharma has reported topline P-III (ConfIdeS) trial data assessing imlifidase vs control for 12mos. in 64 kidney transplant pts (cPRA ≥99.9%) across 25 US sites Trial met its 1EP of improved kidney function at 12mos. per mean eGFR, with pts achieving eGFR of 51.5 mL/min/1.73m2 vs 19.3 mL/min/1.73m2, plus reached statistical significance in…
September 25, 2025

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Artios’ Alnodesertib Obtains the US FDA’s Fast Track Designation for ATM-negative Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has granted FTD to alnodesertib + low-dose irinotecan as the 3L treatment of adults with ATM-negative metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) Designation was based on the P-I/II (STELLA) trial (ongoing in the US) assessing the regimen in solid tumors with ATM deficiency, which showed responses in 3L mCRC & 7 additional solid…
September 25, 2025

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New Drug Designations – August 2025     

Shots:      PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA    The August 2025 report covers designations granted to 37 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 14 small molecules, 5 biologics, 7 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices, among others    Significant…
September 23, 2025

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Merck’s Keytruda Qlex Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Subcutaneous Use Across 38 Solid Tumor Indications for Keytruda

Shots: The US FDA has approved Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for subcutaneous dosing in adults across 38 approved indications of Keytruda, with US availability expected by late Sep 2025 Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda Qlex (790mg/9600 units, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT…
September 22, 2025

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Medtronic’s Altaviva Device Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Urge Urinary Incontinence

Shots: The US FDA has approved the Altaviva device, an implantable tibial neuromodulation therapy to treat urge urinary incontinence Altaviva device is placed under the skin above the fascia & near the ankle in a minimally invasive, sedation & imaging-free procedure to restore bladder–brain communication & improve bladder control by delivering electrical impulses to the tibial…
September 22, 2025

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Biocon Biologics Receives the FDA’s Approval & Provisional Interchangeability Designation for Aukelso and Bosaya (Biosimilars, Xgeva and Prolia)

Shots: The US FDA has approved & granted provisional interchangeability designation to Aukelso (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial) & Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab) Clinical data showed both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy, plus Bosaya was approved with Prolia’s REMS to inform about sev. hypocalcemia…
September 18, 2025

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Amber Implants Reports the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance of VCFix Spinal System for Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to VCFix Spinal System for thetreatment of vertebral compression fractures The company plans to launch a US pilot program in early 2026, expand physician access later that year, extend the EXPAND trial into the US, & pursue EU label expansion for stand-alone use & one-level fixation integration…
September 17, 2025

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Biocartis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Idylla CDx MSI Test to Identify MSI-H Colorectal Cancer Patients

Shots: The US FDA has approved the PMA application for Idylla CDx MSI Test, a cartridge-based, fully automated “sample-to-result” companion diagnostic, with US launch anticipated soon & availability in other non-US markets to follow The Idylla CDx MSI Test helps identify MSI-H colorectal cancer pts eligible for Opdivo (nivolumab) alone or with Yervoy (ipilimumab), as…
September 17, 2025

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