AVITA Medical Announces Ten RECELL® System Presentations at the American Burn Association (ABA) Annual Meeting

Presentation describing treatment of pediatric patients with RECELL System selected as “Best of the Best Abstract”

Developer of RECELL System, Professor Fiona Wood, to present long-term clinical outcomes of over 3,500 patients treated with RECELL

VALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--()--AVITA Medical (ASX: AVH, OTCQX: AVMXY) announced today the schedule for ten presentations describing clinical and cost-savings advantages of the RECELL® Autologous Cell Harvesting Device (RECELL® System) in the treatment of severe burns. The presentations at the American Burn Association (ABA) 51st Annual Meeting to be held from April 2 - 5, 2019 in Las Vegas will highlight positive results obtained with treatment using the RECELL System in a broad range of patient populations and burn types. One of the RECELL System presentations describing the treatment of pediatric patients was selected as a “Best of the Best Abstract” out of more than 500 submissions.

The RECELL System uses a small amount of a patient’s own skin to prepare Spray-On Skin™ Cells at the point of care in as little as 30 minutes, providing a new way to treat thermal burns. Two randomized, controlled clinical trials demonstrated that treatment of acute burn wounds with the RECELL System required substantially less donor skin than required with conventional treatment to achieve closure of burn wounds. Reduction in donor skin requirements provides key clinical benefits to patients and significant reductions in the cost of treatment. The RECELL System was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2018 for the treatment of acute thermal burns in patients 18 years and older.

With more than 10 years of clinical experience with the RECELL System, our long-term effectiveness and safety data underscore how we are changing the treatment paradigm for burn patients,” said Dr. Michael Perry, AVITA Medical Chief Executive Officer. “Following our recent FDA approval, our goal is to partner with burn specialists across the country to help facilitate optimal outcomes for burn patients using this novel therapy.”

Podium Presentations

Session Date, Time, Location
(all times PDT)

   

Session Description

   

Presenter

Friday, April 5, 2019

8:36 – 8:54 a.m.

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    *BEST OF THE BEST ABSTRACTS*

Evaluation of Pediatric Population Treated for Burn Injuries Using an Autologous Skin Cell Suspension.”

   

Jeffrey Carter, MD, FACS

University Medical Center New Orleans Burn Center and LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine

Friday, April 5, 2019

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Amazon A

Abstract 107

    Post-Operative Wound Management Following the Use of an Autologous Cell Harvesting Device in the Treatment of Patients with Life-Threatening Injuries: A Single Center’s Experience.”    

Christopher Craig, PA-C, MMS

Wake Forest Baptist Health

Friday, April 5, 2019

11:15 – 11:30 a.m.

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Abstract 109

    Evaluation of Autologous Skin Cell Suspension for Healing of Burn Injuries of the Hand.”     Joseph Molnar, MD, PhD, FACS

Wake Forest Baptist Health

Friday, April 5, 2019

11:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Amazon A

Abstract 111

    10 Years of Clinical Experience Using Point of Care Non Cultured Autologous Skin Cell Suspension.”     Professor Fiona Wood, AM

Burns Service of Western Australia, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children

Friday, April 5, 2019

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Abstract 104

    This is How We Do It: Rehabilitation Following the Use of an Autologous Cell Harvesting Device.”     Dana Nakamura, OTR/L

Wake Forest Baptist Health

       

Poster Presentations

Session Date, Time, Location
(all times PDT)

   

Session Title, Description

   

Presenter

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Exhibit Hall – Rio Pavilion Abstract 339

    The Use of an Autologous Cell Harvesting and Processing Device in Two Burn Patients at an Urban Pediatric Burn Center.”    

Paul Glat, MD, FACS

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Exhibit Hall – Rio Pavilion Abstract 340

    Autologous Regenerative Epidermal Suspension (RES™): A Case Study.”    

Kristina Chang, BA

Massachusetts General Hospital

Thursday, April 4, 2019

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Exhibit Hall – Rio Pavilion Abstract 498

    Healing of Donor Sites with an Autologous Skin Cell Suspension for Large TBSA Burn Injuries: A Prospective Evaluation.”     Kevin Foster, MD, MBA, FACS

Arizona Burn Center

Thursday, April 4, 2019

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Exhibit Hall – Rio Pavilion Abstract 381

    Budget Impact of Autologous Cell Harvesting Device (ACHD) Use versus Standard of Care (SOC) for Treatment of Severe Burns: A Case Study”     Kevin Foster, MD, MBA, FACS

Arizona Burn Center

Thursday, April 4, 2019

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Exhibit Hall – Rio Pavilion Abstract 509

    Evaluation of Autologous Skin Cell Suspension for Definitive Closure of Extensive Burn Injuries in Adult Population.”    

William Hickerson, MD, FACS, Firefighter Burn Center and University of Tennessee Health Science Center

       

 

Funding and technical support for the development of the RECELL System is provided by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), under the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under ongoing USG Contract No. HHSO100201500028C. Programs funded under the BARDA contract include two randomized, controlled pivotal clinical trials, the Compassionate Use and Continued Access programs, development of the health economic model demonstrating the cost savings associated with the RECELL System, and two randomized, controlled clinical trials in pediatric burn patients.

ABOUT AVITA MEDICAL LIMITED

AVITA Medical is a regenerative medicine company with a technology platform positioned to address unmet medical needs in burns, chronic wounds, and aesthetics indications. AVITA Medical’s patented and proprietary collection and application technology provides innovative treatment solutions derived from the regenerative properties of a patient’s own skin. The medical devices work by preparing a REGENERATIVE EPIDERMAL SUSPENSION(RES™), an autologous suspension comprised of the patient’s skin cells necessary to regenerate natural healthy epidermis. This autologous suspension is then sprayed onto the areas of the patient requiring treatment.

AVITA Medical’s first U.S. product, the RECELL® System, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2018. The RECELL System is indicated for use in the treatment of acute thermal burns in patients 18 years and older. The RECELL System is used to prepare Spray-On Skin™ Cells using a small amount of a patient’s own skin, providing a new way to treat severe burns, while significantly reducing the amount of donor skin required. The RECELL System is designed to be used at the point of care alone or in combination with autografts depending on the depth of the burn injury. Compelling data from randomized, controlled clinical trials conducted at major U.S. burn centers and real-world use in more than 7,000 patients globally, reinforce that the RECELL System is a significant advancement over the current standard of care for burn patients and offers benefits in clinical outcomes and cost savings. Healthcare professionals should read the INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - RECELL® Autologous Cell Harvesting Device (https://recellsystem.com/) for a full description of indications for use and important safety information including contraindications, warnings and precautions.

In international markets our products are marketed under the RECELL System brand to promote skin healing in a wide range of applications including burns, acute wounds, scars and vitiligo. The RECELL System is TGA-registered in Australia and CFDA-cleared in China.

To learn more, visit www.avitamedical.com.

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Contacts

U.S. Media
Sam Brown, Inc.
Christy Curran
Phone +1-615.414.8668
christycurran@sambrown.com

O.U.S Media
Monsoon Communications
Sarah Kemter
Phone +61 (0)3 9620 3333
Mobile +61 (0)407 162 530
sarahk@monsoon.com.au

Investors:
Westwicke Partners
Caroline Corner
Phone +1-415-202-5678
caroline.corner@westwicke.com

AVITA Medical Ltd
Dale A. Sander
Chief Financial Officer
Phone +1-661-367-9178
dsander@avitamedical.com