Biosensors receives PMDA and FDA approval for BioFreedom stent
Biosensors International has announced both the Japanese PMDA Approval for BioFreedom Ultra and US FDA Approval for BioFreedom.
BioFreedom is Biosensors’ polymer and carrier-free drug-coated stent (DCS) with its proprietary limus drug Biolimus A9(BA9). BA9 is Biosensors’ proprietary highly lipophilic anti-restenotic drug, developed specifically for use in coronary vascular applications. BioFreedom Ultra also features thin (84µmβ) Cobalt Chromium (Co/Cr) struts.
BioFreedom will give physicians in the USA the opportunity to reduce DAPT to one month in patients post-PCI who are at High Risk of Bleeding (HBR).
Biosensors chief executive officer Yu Suhua said: “We are excited to launch these coronary stent systems and broaden their availability in both Japan and the USA. The proven benefits of this Biolimus A9 Coated Stent System will help interventional cardiologists to further improve clinical outcomes for many patients requiring a stent, particularly those with a High Bleeding Risk.”
Biosensors chief medical officer Dr Keith Oldroyd, added: “Biosensors has been at the forefront of clinical stent research for the treatment of High Bleeding Risk Patients undergoing PCI since the LEADERS FREE study was presented at TCT and published in the NEJM in 2015. It is great to finally be able to bring these technologies to Japan & the United States.”
BioFreedom has become Biosensors’ first stent product to be approved in all the major key markets globally, as well as in many other country-specific registrations across the world.