BioCardia Submits Request for Clinical Data Review Meeting with Japan PMDA To Discuss Approval Pathway for CardiAMP® Cell Therapy in Ischemic Heart Failure

Core Insights - BioCardia, Inc. has submitted its CardiAMP autologous cell therapy for heart failure to Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) for clinical consultation, marking a significant step towards regulatory approval in Japan [1][4] Group 1: Regulatory Process - The PMDA consultation process is essential for new medical products in Japan, involving a detailed clinical data package that includes the full CardiAMP HF Trial data and Summary Technical Documentation (STED) [2] - The consultation will review clinical data from the CardiAMP HF trial, focusing on efficacy, safety, target patient populations, and the therapy's role in heart failure care in Japan [3] Group 2: Clinical Development - The CardiAMP therapy has received FDA Breakthrough designation and utilizes a patient's own bone marrow cells to treat microvascular dysfunction through a minimally invasive procedure [6] - The recently completed CardiAMP HF Trial demonstrated significant outcomes, including reduced all-cause death and improved quality of life in patients with elevated NTproBNP [6] Group 3: Future Prospects - Successful alignment with PMDA could lead to market entry approval for the CardiAMP system in Japan, with potential for a post-marketing study next year [4][5] - BioCardia is committed to advancing heart failure treatments and is exploring collaboration opportunities in Japan [5]