Senseonics Announces Favorable Outcome of FDA Advisory Committee on the Eversense System
GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: SENS), a medical technology
company focused on the development and commercialization of Eversense®,
a long-term, implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for
people with diabetes, today announced a favorable outcome of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Clinical Chemistry and Clinical
Toxicology Devices meeting on the Eversense system. The panel, comprised
of independent medical experts, voted unanimously, 8 to 0, that the
benefits outweigh the risks, voted unanimously, 8 to 0, that the system
is safe, and voted unanimously, 8 to 0, that the system is effective.
“We are pleased that the advisory panel believes in the benefits of the
Eversense system. We are confident that the benefits of the system –
longest life sensor, sustained accuracy, predictive glucose alerts,
removable smart transmitter, gentle-on-skin adhesive – can be life
changing for people with diabetes, and this is another step toward
offering these benefits to patients in the U.S.,” stated Tim Goodnow,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Senseonics. “We thank the panel
members, the participants in today’s meeting, the clinical trial
participants and the FDA, and are eager to continue the positive
dialogue with FDA in pursuit of approval for Eversense.”
The Eversense system is a first of its kind implantable continuous
glucose monitoring system utilizing a sensor that lasts for up to 90
days. The company demonstrated safety, efficacy and a favorable risk
benefit profile for Eversense through real world data from patients
currently using the system in Europe and data from the U.S. PRECISE II
study. The study is considered one of the largest studies of a CGM
system in the world, including over 2 million sensor glucose readings,
from 90 participants at eight clinical centers.
About Senseonics
Senseonics Holdings, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on the
design, development and commercialization of transformational glucose
monitoring products designed to help people with diabetes confidently
live their lives with ease. Senseonics' CGM systems, Eversense® and
Eversense® XL, include a small sensor inserted completely under the skin
that communicates with a smart transmitter worn over the sensor. The
glucose data are automatically sent every 5 minutes to a mobile app on
the user's smartphone.
Forward Looking Statements
Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans
and prospects for Senseonics, including statements about the timing of
FDA review and the potential U.S. launch of Eversense and other
statements containing the words “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” and
similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual
results may differ materially from those indicated by such
forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors,
including: the uncertainties related to the recommendation of the panel
with respect to the PMA, the ultimate decision by the FDA with respect
to the PMA, timing of any such decision and such other factors as are
set forth in the risk factors detailed in Senseonics’ Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, and Senseonics’ other
filings with the SEC under the heading “Risk Factors.” In addition, the
forward-looking statements included in this press release represent
Senseonics’ views as of the date hereof. Senseonics anticipates that
subsequent events and developments will cause Senseonics’ views to
change. However, while Senseonics may elect to update these
forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Senseonics
specifically disclaims any obligation to do so except as required by
law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as
representing Senseonics’ views as of any date subsequent to the date
hereof.

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