Humacyte Announces Publication of New Data Comparing Symvess™ to Autologous Vein in Extremity Arterial Trauma

Core Insights - Humacyte, Inc. announced the publication of a study comparing the clinical outcomes of its product Symvess to autologous vein in treating extremity arterial trauma, showing similar short-term outcomes [1][2][4] Company Overview - Humacyte, Inc. is a biotechnology platform company focused on developing universally implantable, bioengineered human tissues at commercial scale [1][13] - The company has received FDA approval for its acellular tissue engineered vessel (ATEV) for vascular trauma indications [13][14] Study Findings - The study published in the AAST's Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open Journal indicated that Symvess achieved comparable outcomes to autologous vein in terms of primary patency (86.6% for Symvess vs. 91.8% for autologous vein), secondary patency (91.0% vs. 97.7%), amputation rates (7.5% vs. 8.2%), conduit infection (1.5% vs. 0%), and mortality (4.5% for both) [2][3] - The analysis utilized data from Humacyte's Phase 2/3 V005 study and the Humanitarian V017 study, matched against the PROOVIT registry [2][3] Product Indication - Symvess is indicated for use in adults as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injury when urgent revascularization is needed and autologous vein graft is not feasible [5][13] Market Context - Autologous vein has been the gold standard for treating extremity arterial trauma due to its resistance to infection and maintenance of patency, but may not always be available [2][3] - Symvess offers an off-the-shelf solution that can save critical surgical time in traumatic situations [3][4] Leadership Perspective - Humacyte's CEO emphasized the need for innovative alternatives to autologous vein grafts, highlighting Symvess as a safe and effective option for complex trauma cases [4][13]