- Robust 218-patient RCT demonstrates statistically superior frequency of wound closure at 12 weeks compared to standard of care (p=.04)
- Organogenesis believes published study satisfies requirements for Medicare coverage under proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCDs)
NuShield, a dehydrated amnion chorion membrane, demonstrated statistically superior frequency of wound closure (p=0.04) compared to standard of care (SoC) at weeks 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 as determined by a Cox analysis that adjusted for both wound duration and wound area in a challenging patient population with complex diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). A total of 218 patients with Wagner 1 or 2 grade DFUs were randomized into two treatment groups: NuShield plus SoC or SoC alone. The NuShield group demonstrated a 48% greater probability of wound closure and decreased median time to complete wound closure when compared to SoC alone.
"We are pleased this data demonstrates NuShield provides a significant advantage when managing DFUs, a severe medical crisis that often leads to amputations and associated higher mortality rates, especially in underserved populations,” said Gary S. Gillheeney, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Organogenesis. "As a leader in this field, we support CMS's evidence-based approach to coverage for these serious wounds and believe this large, peer-reviewed published RCT satisfies the requirements for Medicare coverage under the proposed LCDs.”
Patients with diabetes are estimated to be at a 34% lifetime risk of developing a DFU and 20% of people with a DFU will require a lower extremity amputationi. DFUs disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority populations and the rate of lower extremity amputation is significantly higher among these groupsii. According to the American Diabetes Association, the 5-year mortality rate for patients who receive an DFU-related amputation is higher than coronary artery disease, colorectal cancer or breast cancer.
About Organogenesis Holdings Inc.
Organogenesis Holdings Inc. is a leading regenerative medicine company focused on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of solutions for the advanced wound care and surgical and sports medicine markets. Organogenesis offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative regenerative products to address patient needs across the continuum of care.
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i McDermott K, Fang M, Boulton AJM, Selvin E, Hicks CW. Etiology, Epidemiology, and Disparities in the Burden of Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Diabetes Care. 2023 Jan 1;46(1):209-221. doi: 10.2337/dci22-0043. PMID: 36548709; PMCID: PMC9797649
ii https://diabetes.org/advocacy/amputation-prevention-alliance/resources
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