Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel

Generic Name: acellular tissue engineered vessel

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Symvess

11 DESCRIPTION SYMVESS is a sterile, acellular tissue engineered vessel composed of human extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins typically found in human blood vessels. SYMVESS is 6 mm in internal diameter and 42 cm in length (approximately 40 cm of usable length). SYMVESS is manufactured using a tissue engineering process. Human vascular smooth muscle cells that are derived from human aortic tissue deemed suitable for transplant are banked, expanded, and seeded onto a tubular mesh scaffold.

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION SYMVESS is a sterile, acellular tissue engineered vessel composed of human extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins typically found in human blood vessels. SYMVESS is 6 mm in internal diameter and 42 cm in length (approximately 40 cm of usable length). SYMVESS is manufactured using a tissue engineering process. Human vascular smooth muscle cells that are derived from human aortic tissue deemed suitable for transplant are banked, expanded, and seeded onto a tubular mesh scaffold.

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SYMVESS™ is an acellular tissue engineered vessel indicated for use in adults as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injury when urgent revascularization is needed to avoid imminent limb loss, and autologous vein graft is not feasible. SYMVESS™ is an acellular tissue engineered vessel indicated for use in adults as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injury when urgent revascularization is needed to avoid imminent limb loss, and autologous vein graft is not feasible. ( 1 )

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For surgical vascular implantation only. SYMVESS is administered by surgical implantation to replace the injured extremity artery. The anatomical location and length are decided upon at the discretion of the implanting surgeon and based on the appropriate preoperative clinical evaluation, vessel mapping and/or imaging. ( 2.1 ) SYMVESS may be trimmed to provide the length required for each vascular repair. Additionally, a single SYMVESS can be cut into different lengths and used to repair more than one injured extremity artery in the same patient. Each SYMVESS unit is for administration to a single patient only. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Dosage SYMVESS is administered by surgical implantation to replace the injured extremity artery.

Side Effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥3%) were thrombosis, fever, pain, anastomotic stenosis, rupture or anastomotic failure, and infection. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Humacyte Global, Inc. at 1-833-591-0081 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a product cannot be directly compared to adverse reaction rates in clinical trials of other products, and they may not reflect the rates observed in real-world clinical practice.

Warnings

WARNING: GRAFT FAILURE Loss of SYMVESS integrity due to mid-graft rupture or anastomotic failure can result in life threatening hemorrhage. [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.2) ] WARNING: GRAFT FAILURE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Loss of SYMVESS integrity due to mid-graft rupture or anastomotic failure can result in life threatening hemorrhage. ( 5.1 , 5.2 ) 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Graft Rupture. ( 5.1 ) Anastomotic Failure. ( 5.2 ) Thrombosis. ( 5.3 ) Transmission of Infectious Diseases ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Graft Rupture Vascular graft rupture has occurred in patients treated with SYMVESS [see Clinical Trials Experience (6.1) ] . Advise patients that arterial bleeding can be life-threatening and to seek emergent medical evaluation for any signs or symptoms of graft rupture such as bleeding, pain and swelling in the extremity, or signs of extremity ischemia. Follow appropriate procedures for handling and administering SYMVESS [see Dosage and Administration (2) ] . 5.2 Anastomotic Failure Anastomotic failure has occurred in patients treated with SYMVESS [see Clinical Trials Experience (6.1) ] . 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DO NOT use SYMVESS in patients who have a medical condition that would preclude long-term antiplatelet therapy (such as aspirin or clopidogrel) after resolution of acute injuries. DO NOT use SYMVESS in patients who have a medical condition that would preclude long-term antiplatelet therapy (such as aspirin or clopidogrel) after resolution of acute injuries.

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The limited clinical data that are available with SYMVESS use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk. No animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies have been conducted with SYMVESS to assess whether it can cause harm to the mother or fetus when administered to a pregnant woman. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Storage

16.2 Storage and Handling Store SYMVESS at 2ºC to 8ºC (36ºF to 46ºF). Use SYMVESS prior to the expiration date printed on the carton. Do not freeze. A FreezeAlert temperature indicator is attached to the exterior of each thermoformed tray that contains a SYMVESS. Prior to preparing SYMVESS for a procedure, check the FreezeAlert indicator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SYMVESS™ is an acellular tissue engineered vessel indicated for use in adults as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injury when urgent revascularization is needed to avoid imminent limb loss, and autologous vein graft is not feasible. SYMVESS™ is an acellular tissue engineered vessel indicated for use in adults as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injury when urgent revascularization is needed to avoid imminent limb loss, and autologous vein graft is not feasible. ( 1 )

What are the side effects of Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥3%) were thrombosis, fever, pain, anastomotic stenosis, rupture or anastomotic failure, and infection. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Humacyte Global, Inc. at 1-833-591-0081 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a product cannot be directly compared to adverse reaction rates in clinical trials of other products, and they may not reflect the rates observed in real-world clinical practice.

Can I take Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel during pregnancy?

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The limited clinical data that are available with SYMVESS use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk. No animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies have been conducted with SYMVESS to assess whether it can cause harm to the mother or fetus when administered to a pregnant woman. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

What are the important warnings for Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel?

WARNING: GRAFT FAILURE Loss of SYMVESS integrity due to mid-graft rupture or anastomotic failure can result in life threatening hemorrhage. [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.2) ] WARNING: GRAFT FAILURE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Loss of SYMVESS integrity due to mid-graft rupture or anastomotic failure can result in life threatening hemorrhage. ( 5.1 , 5.2 ) 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Graft Rupture. ( 5.1 ) Anastomotic Failure. ( 5.2 ) Thrombosis. ( 5.3 ) Transmission of Infectious Diseases ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Graft Rupture Vascular graft rupture has occurred in patients treated with SYMVESS [see Clinical Trials Experience (6.1) ] . Advise patients that arterial bleeding can be life-threatening and to seek emergent medical evaluation for any signs or symptoms of graft rupture such as bleeding, pain and swelling in the extremity, or signs of extremity ischemia. Follow appropriate procedures for handling and administering SYMVESS [see Dosage and Administration (2) ] . 5.2 Anastomotic Failure Anastomotic failure has occurred in patients treated with SYMVESS [see Clinical Trials Experience (6.1) ] . 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DO NOT use SYMVESS in patients who have a medical condition that would preclude long-term antiplatelet therapy (such as aspirin or clopidogrel) after resolution of acute injuries. DO NOT use SYMVESS in patients who have a medical condition that would preclude long-term antiplatelet therapy (such as aspirin or clopidogrel) after resolution of acute injuries.

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