RE: Potential Fast Tracking5 May 2020 11:00
Under the current structure, POLX qualify for 10 month period for FDA approval.
A Priority Review is 6 months.
Fast track - The request can be made at any time during the development process and the FDA will review and make a decision within 60 days.
I am no expert when it comes to pulmonary function and my opinion is based on research, this could be right or wrong. As such I am currently happy with the 3Q 2021 guidelines, however COVID19 is an unexpected opportunity to change these guidelines.
From the general meeting we know that POLX are to ask the question re timelines to approval. Due to the FDA fast tracking many components of the industry that are considered beneficial in the fight against COVID19, POLX were to ask the question at the Pre-NDA which was to be held last month. The Pre-NDA gives the FDA 30 days to review and respond, thus why I am expecting an RNS as early as this month with the ‘Pre NDA minutes’ as per other PLC that have held a pre NDA recently.
POLX are exploring application with its scientific users under a non disclosure agreement. From my research and imo only, I believe that the polarizers could be best used in the aftercare of patients who have been discharged from hospital but now have fibrosis of the lung and require an immediate treatment program to help reduce longer term damage. This research would be complimented by significant research our scientific users have already undertaken or are about to complete. With the tech also being able to identify inflammation and gas exchange, it might have an earlier route to market to decide when to use pressurized oxygen or when to inflate the lung as this should only be done if absolutely necessary. Duke University are in amongst the fight in America and have all the resources required to research for application imo.
Regardless of timelines, in accordance with FDA guidance from the very beginning, POLX have taken a very conservative approach to risk throughout the process. Now taking part in a Pre-NDA to further manage risk, unlike a drug biotech approval process, this diagnostic company is doing everything necessary to reduce risk to unbelievable levels. I have no concerns that it will be rejected, especially when you consider 25 odd polarizers are already being used by the top pulmonary researchers in the U.S and elsewhere.
Would be very interested to know yours and others opinions?
I know many believe POLX to be a slow burner, but I believe the gains are to be made from here on in as I believe we have a significant bottleneck of news building as per my previous posts.