Core Insights - SeaStar Medical Holding Corporation reported a significant four-fold increase in net revenue for QUELIMMUNE therapy, indicating strong customer commitment to improving outcomes for pediatric patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) [2][4] - The company is expanding its technology into the adult AKI market, with the NEUTRALIZE-AKI trial now 50% enrolled, aiming for a Premarket Approval (PMA) application in 2026 [2][3] - SeaStar Medical received two new Breakthrough Device Designations for its Selective Cytopheretic Device (SCD) therapy, enhancing its potential for expedited approval and favorable reimbursement [4][16] Financial Performance - For the first quarter of 2025, net revenue was approximately $0.3 million, a significant increase from $68 thousand in the previous quarter [4][5] - The net loss for the quarter was approximately $3.8 million, or $0.44 per share, a notable improvement compared to a net loss of $12.7 million, or $4.73 per share, in the same period last year [9][27] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $5.3 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $1.8 million at the end of 2024, following a registered direct offering [10][21] Research and Development - Research and development expenses rose to $2.4 million in Q1 2025 from $1.7 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to increased clinical trial costs for the NEUTRALIZE-AKI trial [6] - General and administrative expenses decreased to approximately $1.7 million in Q1 2025 from $2.3 million in Q1 2024, attributed to lower accounting and legal costs [7] Business Developments - The QUELIMMUNE therapy has been adopted by three new customers, including a nationally recognized children's medical center [4][3] - The NEUTRALIZE-AKI trial is a pivotal study evaluating the SCD therapy's safety and efficacy in adult AKI patients, with results expected to be reported in 2026 [13][16] - SeaStar Medical was awarded the NKF 2025 Corporate Innovator Award for its contributions to improving pediatric AKI treatment [4][16]
SeaStar Medical Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates