Humacyte Announces Publication of Outcomes for Patients with Hospital-Acquired Vascular Complications Treated with Symvess™

Core Insights - Humacyte, Inc. announced positive outcomes for patients treated with Symvess for hospital-acquired vascular complications, highlighting its effectiveness in limb salvage and patency rates [1][2][3] Group 1: Publication and Study Results - The study published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery involved 12 patients with hospital-acquired iatrogenic injuries or complications from vascular surgical procedures [1][2] - At an average follow-up of 23.3 months, 11 out of 12 patients (92%) retained secondary patency, with no amputations or confirmed infections of the conduit [2] Group 2: Product Overview and Indications - Symvess is a first-in-class acellular tissue engineered vessel designed for use in adults as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injury when urgent revascularization is needed [1][3] - The FDA granted full approval for Symvess in December 2024, allowing its use when autologous vein grafts are not feasible [1][13] Group 3: Clinical Context and Importance - Vascular complications from medical or surgical procedures are increasingly common, comprising nearly 30% of patients requiring vascular repair [1] - The use of Symvess eliminates the need for harvesting autologous veins, reducing additional injury to patients [1][3] Group 4: Company Background - Humacyte is focused on developing universally implantable bioengineered human tissues and has received multiple FDA designations for its products, including RMAT and Fast Track designations [13]