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Regulatory PMA application filing

FDA Files Spectral Medical PMX PMA

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

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The filing of the PMA application by the United States — Food and Drug Administration for Spectral Medical's PMX therapy is a significant positive development for Spectral Medical, potentially leading to market approval and increased revenue. This could also positively impact the broader medical device and biotechnology industries by offering a new treatment for septic shock.

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Spectral Medical announced that the U.S. United States — Food and Drug Administration has formally filed its Premarket Approval (PMA) application for PMX, an endotoxin removal therapy for patients with endotoxic septic shock. This filing signifies that the application contains all necessary information for substantive review. The PMA application is supported by positive results from the Tigris trial, which demonstrated a significant probability of benefit for 28-day and 90-day all-cause mortality. PMX has already received Breakthrough Device Designation from the United States — Food and Drug Administration and is approved for therapeutic use in Japan and Europe, and licensed by Canada — Health Canada. This milestone is crucial for Spectral Medical as it moves closer to potential U.S. market approval for a therapy addressing a critical unmet medical need.

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Spectral Medical announced that the U.S. United States — Food and Drug Administration has formally filed its Premarket Approval application for PMX, a significant milestone for the company's endotoxin removal therapy.
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The United States — Food and Drug Administration completed its filing review and formally filed Spectral Medical's Premarket Approval application for PMX, initiating the substantive review phase.
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Chris Seto, CEO of Spectral Medical, commented on the significance of the FDA's filing of the PMA application, highlighting it as a defining milestone for the company.
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John A. Kellum, Chief Medical Officer of Spectral Medical, emphasized the challenges of endotoxic septic shock and the importance of the Tigris trial results in supporting PMX.
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The Lancet published the complete results of the Tigris trial, providing clinical evidence supporting PMX.
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Canada — Health Canada has licensed PMX for therapeutic use, indicating its approval in Canada.
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PMX is approved for therapeutic use in Japan, demonstrating its established presence in international markets.
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Spectral Medical obtained exclusive development and commercial rights for PMX in the United States.
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Spectral Medical signed an exclusive distribution agreement for PMX in Canada.
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PMX is approved for therapeutic use in Europe, indicating its established presence in international markets.
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