Tag Archives: Medtronic

Dexcom G7 Super Bowl DTC; Medtronic Initiates 780G+DS5 GCM Trial; Forxiga Receives EU Approval for Chronic HF; Merck Initiates Vericiguat Pediatric HF Trial

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Dexcom announced plans for a second Super Bowl DTC for the G7 CGM US launch (view press release; commercial); Medtronic initiated a trial evaluating the MiniMed 780G insulin pump used in combination with the DS5 CGM (Simplera) as well as the Medtronic extended infusion set and reservoir (view CT.gov record); Forxiga (dapagliflozin) has received EU approval to expand its HF indication regardless of LVEF (view Forxiga EPAR); and Merck initiated a Ph2/3 trial evaluating the vericiguat in pediatric patients aged 28 days to 18 years (VALOR; view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items including commentary on how the Medtronic study could suggest the company may not believe it can achieve iCGM designation.

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Viatris’s Generic Dapagliflozin and Lilly’s Trulicity Pediatric Extension Receive Positive CHMP opinions; Medtronic’s Wearable Partner Files for Bankruptcy; Nemaura Looks to Raise Additional Capital

Four cardiometablic-related news items have been observed: Viatris’s generic dapagliflozin received a positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of T2DM, HF, and CKD (view opinion); Lilly’s Trulicity received a positive CHMP opinion for a label extension to include patients ages 10 years and older (view opinion); Medtronic’s wearable partner, Rockley Photonics Holdings Limited, has filed for bankruptcy (view Form 8-K); Nemaura announced it has entered into a definitive agreement of ~$8.4M registered direct offering and concurrent private placement with two healthcare-focused US institutional investors (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights including thoughts on an acquisition opportunity for Medtronic.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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JPM 2023 Day 1: DXCM, MDT, PFE, AMGN, VRTX, NVS, CYTK, TDOC, ARWR, and AMGN; AZ Acquires CinCor; Viking Completes Ph2b NASH Enrollment; Ionis Sells Pelacarsen Royalties

On the first day of JPM 2023, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies including Dexcom, Medtronic, Pfizer, Amgen, Vertex, Novartis, Cytokinetics, Teladoc, and Arrowhead. Alnylam, Gilead, J&J, Regeneron, and Amgen also presented at JPM 2023, but none had any meaningful discussion relating to their respective CVRM portfolios. Additionally, three separate CVRM-related news items have been observed: AZ announced the acquisition of CinCor Pharma (view press release), Viking completed enrollment of the Ph2b VOYAGE NASH trial (view press release), and Ionis entered into an agreement with Royalty Pharma to sell rights to Spinraza and pelacarsen (view press release).

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Holiday Hangover: Novo’s Wegovy/Ozempic Featured on 60 Minutes; Intercept OCA NASH NDA Refiled; Amgen Initiates Ph2 AMG 133 Obesity Trial; Steven Russell Joins Beta Bionics; Novo’s Third Cagrisema Ph3 Trial Initiated; Wegovy Pediatric Indication; Lannett Bs-Insulin Updates; Equillium and Metacrine Terminate Merger; and More

During the holiday break, a series of cardiometabolic-related news items were observed from Novo Nordisk, Intercept, Amgen, Beta Bionics, Lannett, Equillium and Metacrine, MindRank, EOFlow, Medtronic, Adocia, and PeptiDream. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Medtronic InPen App Recall; Libre 3 + Ypsomed AID Available in Germany; Altimmune Positive Pemvidutide NAFLD Data; Embecta CY Q3 ’22 Earnings Update; Alnylam Submits ALN-KHK CTA for T2DM; Biocorp Receives EU Medical Device Certification

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Medtronic, Abbott, Altimmune, Embecta, Alnylam, and Biocorp. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insight on the respective news items, including thoughts on the Medtronic recall and how the positive Altimmune NAFLD data may not be enough.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Medtronic CY Q3 ’22 Earnings Update; Novo Expands Manufacturing Facilities; FDA Approves Lilly’s Rezvoglar as an Interchangeable Biosimilar; Oramed Presents Additional Ph2 PRMD-0801 NASH Data

Four cardio-metabolic related news items have been observed: Medtronic hosted its CY Q3 ’22 earnings call (press release; slides); Novo announced plans to invest DKK 5.4B (~$750M USD) in the expansion of manufacturing facilities in Denmark (view press release); FDA approved Lilly’s Rezvoglar (bs-glargine) as an interchangeable to Sanofi’s Lantus (view label; view article); and Oramed hosted an event to discuss data from its Ph2 trial evaluating 8mg ORMD-0801 compared to placebo in 32 participants with T2DM and NASH (slides; webcast; press release). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Medtronic Launches Extended Wear Infusion Set; Dario Q3 ’22 Earnings Update; Versanis Bio Initiates Ph2 Bimagrumab Study in Obesity

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic announced the US launch of its extended wear infusion set; Dario hosted its Q3 ’22 earnings call and provided updates on its digital health portfolio (press release); and Versanis Bio has initiated a Ph2 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Q12W bimagrumab monotherapy or in combination with semaglutide in overweight or obese patients (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Medtronic Launches 770G Personalized Insights Program; GSK Initiates Ph2b NASH Trial; J&J Q3 ’22 Earnings Update

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic announced the launch of a new personalized program, called My Insights, which is designed to support patients using the MiniMed 770G AID system (view website); a new GSK-sponsored Ph2b trial (HORIZON) has been observed evaluating GSK4532990 (HSD17B13 silencer) in adults with NASH (view CT.gov record); and J&J hosted their Q3 ‘22 earnings call (press release; slides). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Medtronic CY Q2 ‘22 Earnings Updates; Glytec Collaborates with CPS for Glycemic Management Technology

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic (press release; slides) released their CY Q2 ‘22 (FY Q1 ‘23) earnings, including updates to the ongoing FDA warning letter situation; and Glytec announced a partnership with CPS to offer glycemic management technology to HCPs (press release). Below, FENIX provides context and insight on the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Vertex to Acquire ViaCyte; Another Medtronic Pump Recall; Insulet-Roche Settle Patent Lawsuit; Ionis licenses IgAN Asset to Roche; California to Manufacture Its Own Low-cost Insulin?

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Vertex, Medtronic, Insulet, Roche, Ionis, and state of California. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective new items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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