Present and Future28 Apr 2026 07:44
A reminder of where we are at present and likely to be in the coming year:
MT-RNR1
Present Status:
1)The MT-RNR1 kit is currently in use across 14 UK hospitals within NICU settings.
2) Scottish Implementation: Phased implementation which began in October 2025 across all NHS Scotland Health boards, facilitated by the Accelerated National Innovation Adoption pathway.
3) Ongoing PALOH-UK programme.
The Future:
1) NICE Review Completion: The PALOH-UK programme, which is evaluating the use of the MT-RNR1 ID Kit to prevent antibiotic-induced hearing loss in newborns, is scheduled to complete by July 2026, with NICE review following shortly after.
2) Further regulatory approvals in key international target markets in Europe and the Middle East are expected in FY26.
3) After receiving Breakthrough Device Designation, Genedrive is targeting a de novo submission pathway to the U.S. FDA for the MT-RNR1 ID kit, with planning focused on the end of calendar year 2026.
4)NHS Tender Notice Publication Date: Anticipated by Genedrive for January 1, 2027 according to last weeks announcement.
5) Go-Live Target Date: Expected around July 1, 2027, contingent on final NICE guidance.
CYP2C19
Present Status
1) The CYP2C19 ID kit has been implemented or piloted in at least five NHS hospital locations or trusts in the UK.
2) Current trial in acute coronary/cardio patients ongoing in Manchester hospital.
3) Genedrive is actively preparing its FDA regulatory submission for the CYP2C19-ID Kit.
The Future
1) FDA 510(k) submissions in the US, with expectations for review around June followed by a review period of 3 to 4 months.
2) Conclusion of current trial use of CYP2C test in acute coronary/cardio patients, ongoing in Manchester hospital.
3) Further rollouts across other NHS trusts are expected for stroke patient care.
4) Commercialization of the CYP2C19 kit in the Middle East and other international markets where UKCA certification is recognized.
Plenty to look forward to!